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Working hours

The maximum hours an employee can work

How many hours an employee can work each week.

Rest breaks

The rest breaks an employee is entitled to, and when they can take them.

Jobs with different working time rules

Jobs with different working time rules to the working time regulations.

Working time for someone who travels for their job

Rights for employees who travel as part of their job. Includes rules for employees who do not have a fixed place of work.

Young workers, apprentices and work experience

Rules on working hours and rest breaks for young workers aged between school leaving age and 18.

Lay-offs and short-time working

If an employer does not have enough work for their employees, these options may help.

Flexible working

Advice on flexible working requests, working from home, and hybrid working.
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