R v Department of Trade and Industry, ex parte Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematographic and Theatre Union
R v Department of Trade and Industry, ex parte Broadcasting, Entertainment, Cinematographic and Theatre Union (2001) C-173/99 is a European labour law and UK labour law case concerning the Working Time Directive, which is relevant for the Working Time Regulations 1998. == Facts == The original Working Time Regulations 1998 provided for a 13-week qualifying period at work before one could benefit from its protection.