^ Why do I bother...
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/site...114-lpf_en.pdf
Download and read, my point is related to slide 13:
and slide 17:
The EU want the Working Directive to be maintained post Brexit.
The working directive favours more people working less over less people working more irrespective of the nature of that work.
It also favours larger companies over smaller ones and a labour force that prefers time off to increased salary.
It removes individualism and (IMO) incentive to work and I have seen the practical effects of this resulting in experts leaving Germany in several industries.
In general, the labour force in the UK (and Eire) prefer additional salary over time off (Several studies circa 2007 show this, as does average hours/worker stats)
It has nothing to do with me. I am not pro-Brexit and prefer time-off, which is why I am in Germany and can work 9 months/year and take 3 months off in Thailand.
Now get a grip of yourself and stop trying to be clever...it doesn't suit you