There is a considerable Union acquis in this field: Articles 154 and 155 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and Directives 2002/14/EC (general framework for informing and consulting employees in the European Community), 98/59/EC (collective redundancies), 2001/23/EC (transfers of undertakings) and 94/45/EC (European works councils).
Tá acquis an Aontais sa réimse seo suntasach: Airteagail 154 agus 155 den Chonradh ar Fheidhmiú an Aontais Eorpaigh, Treoracha 2002/14/CE (creat ginearálta maidir le fostaithe sa Chomhphobal Eorpach a chur ar an eolas agus dul i gcomhairle leo), 98/59/CE (iomarcaíochtaí comhchoiteanna), 2001/23/CE (gnóthais a aistriú) agus 94/45/CE (Comhairlí oibreacha Eorpacha).