Regarding the reference periods , the standard rule under the directive is 4 months (Article 16(b)), to which exceptions can be made (Articles 17 and 19) whereby a period may be extended to 6 or even 12 months by collective agreement.
Regarding the reference periods , the standard rule under the directive is 4 months (Article 16(b)), to which exceptions can be made (Articles 17 and 19) whereby a period may be extended to 6 or even 12 months by collective agreement.