How much time off are workers entitled to between periods of work?
Workers have the right to 11 consecutive hours' rest in a 24 hour period. They are also entitled to one [...]
What breaks are my employees entitled to take during the working day?
By law, employees over 18 working for more than six hours per day are entitles to one 20 minute rest [...]
What if my employees want to work longer hours?
Some employees want the freedom to work longer hours - to earn more overtime for example. In the UK, workers [...]
Are there different working time rules for young workers?
Workers aged under 18 are not allowed to work more than 8 hours a day and 40 hours a week. [...]
What are the working time rules for night shift workers?
Night workers may work no more than 8 hours per 24 hour period - averaged over an 17 week period. [...]
How many hours can employees work?
Workers aged over 18 can work up to 48 hours per week under Working Time Regulations. This is averaged over [...]
Are employees entitled to smoking breaks?
No. Smokers are not entitled to any breaks in addition to the 20 (or 30) minute breaks set out above. [...]