This Guidance Note explains these regulations (WTR) that apply to all employees.
• Workers can only be asked to work a maximum 48 hour week unless they sign an opt-out agreement. The opt out agreement for the UK still stands.
• Workers have a right to 11 hours rest a day.
• Workers have a right to 28 days paid leave per year.
• The definition of what is working time is crucial to the calculation of hourly rates of pay and the national minimum wage.
• ‘On call’ time for employees such as porters or caretakers who may have residential positions and be required to be on site is normally assumed to be working time.
• WTR also impact on employees that regularly attend evening meetings.
Covering Topics
WTR: Basic Rights And Protections
What Is Working Time?
Opt-Out Agreement
'On Call' Time
Working Time And The National Minimum Wage
Breach of WTR
Compensatory Rest Breaks
Evening Meetings
Holidays
Practical Tips For Residential Or On Call Sta
Further Information
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