Video case study - EU legislation impact on business

An excellent short video which highlights some of the business activities that have been affected by legislation from the European Union…

Possible stimulus questions

(1) Using the video, identify four areas of a business operation which have been affected by EU legislation

(2) Explain why a trade union might be generally supportive of EU workplace legislation

(3) What objections does the small business owner have to laws passed by Europe?

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