Acquired Rights Directive

The Acquired Rights Directive is a European Union regulation that protects employees' rights when their jobs or companies change hands through mergers, acquisitions, or transfers. It ensures that workers retain their existing employment conditions, such as pay, benefits, and job tenure, despite organizational changes. Essentially, it safeguards workers' rights during transitions, preventing employers from altering employment terms unfairly when a business or part of it is sold or taken over within the EU.