However, a representative from the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC) was concerned about whether the rules provide enough protection for all workers, in the context of the economic crisis and the increasing risk "that companies are becoming unable to meet their duties towards their employees."
Deputāte Džūlija Girlinga (Lielbritānija, ECR), kura sagatavoja Nodarbinātības un sociālo lietu komitejas atzinumu, uzskata, ka ES ir izdevies izveidot minimālos aizsardzības standartu darbiniekiem darba zaudēšanas gadījumā un ja nav izmaksātas algas.