There is a considerable Union acquis in this field: Articles III-211 and III-212 of the Constitution, 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 III 211 agus III 212 den Bhunreacht, Treoracha 2002/14/CE (creat ginearálta maidir le fostaithe sa Chomhphobal Eorpacha 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).