Working time regulations
In October 1998, regulations came into force concerning working hours. They are called the Working Time Regulations 1998.
The main provisions are as follows:
A limit on the average weekly working time to 48 hours
A limit on the night workers normal daily working time to 8 hours
A requirement to offer health assessment to night workers
Minimum daily and weekly rest periods
Rest breaks at work
Paid annual leave
On the 6th April 2003 The Working Time (Amendment) Regulations 2002 came into force. The changes primarily implement certain provisions on the protection of young people at work.
The provisions in question restrict the working time of adolescents - those aged between 15 and 18 who are over compulsory school age, referred to as 'young workers' - and the circumstances in which they may work during night-time.
Click on the links below to view the legislation concerning the working time regulations.