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In a decision that could have wide-ranging effects, a British employment tribunal has ruled that the country's employment laws cover any employee who spends part of their working time in Britain. The tribunal held that the rights and protections afforded British workers are neither contingent upon the national origin of the employment contract or company involved, nor upon percentage of working time spent in Britain. This ruling could lead to an increasing number of claims under British employment law---which, like employment laws in much of Europe, provides workers with greater rights and protections than in many other countries.