Employment/worker regulations - Europe

[GirlScoutFWB]

Hi all,

France working hours are 35h/week, in Belgium its 38h/week, other countries are 40h/week if I am not mistaken, but this is for full time employees.

What about students? Are there any regulations one needs to look out for? I think in Germany its 20h/week maximum. And what about social payments that need to be made?

In Australia, I have seen quite a few hostels, that had people stay there for free in return for cleaning the place. Is this legal in Europe? I am particularly interested in France, but possibly also other European countries with nice scenery.

I guess for cleaning personal they can be paid per hour and its rather straightforward or is there anything I am not aware off?

thanks for your help,
Sylvia

[Plakian]

As you have already stated there are quite varied regulations around Europe and also quite varied enforcement of those regulations.

Once you have found your desired location pop into the local Citizen's Advice Centre who I am sure will point you in the right direction.

[GirlScoutFWB]

Just wanted to share an interesting link I found on starting up a business in Europe: http://ec.europa.eu/youreurope/busin...p/index_en.htm