Working Time Regulations

Regulations governing entitlements for annual leave, rest breaks while at work and weekly rest, known as Working Time Regulations, are derived from EU regulations.

These predominantly relate to health & safety matters so complaints are managed by the Health & Safety Executive, which can:

• Impose financial penalties 
• Serve improvement notices to an employment Tribunal

More complex industry or sector-specific regulations, such as those applying to road transport, govern the maximum working hours and break entitlements.

How Mentor could help

Mentor could provide expert employment law advice, so you know you are complying with Working Time Regulations, from complying with maximum working hours to the use of workforce agreements.

The Mentor HR Consultancy Service provides 24-hour advice and support, so you can help keep your contracts and policies legally compliant.