This book reviews the evolution of labor law within the EU, analyzes the distinct regional approaches to employment and welfare, and looks at the pressures for change within a further enlarged EU. The book then provides a basic outline of employment law in each of the 27 Member States. In the three years since the first edition of this book was published in 2007, much more information has become available on employment law in the new accession countries. It is also a timely reminder that the geographical expansion of the EU is not finished. The book reviews the impact of the potential entry of new Members as the EU extends eastwards. The book identifies areas where the law is unified by the enactment of European Directives and examines regional differences which are potential pitfalls for employers with workers in more than one EU State.