It draws on Article 20 of the revised European Social Charter of 3 May 1996 and on point 16 of the Community Charter on the rights of workers.
Tarraingíonn sí ar Airteagal 20 de Chairt Shóisialta na hEorpa an 3 Bealtaine 1996 arna hathbhreithniú agus ar phointe 16 den Chairt Chomhphobail um chearta le haghaidh oibrithe.