Directive
Directives form part of the EU’s secondary law. They are therefore adopted by the EU institutions in accordance with the treaties. Once adopted at EU level, they are then transposed by EU Member States so they become law in the Member States.
- For example, Directive 2003/88/EC (see summary) on the organisation of working time sets mandatory rest periods and a limit on weekly working time authorised in the EU.
- However, it is up to each individual Member State to develop its own laws to determine how to apply these rules.