Working Time Regulations Flashcards
What is the maximum amount of hours someone can work in a week over a 6 month average?
The maximum amount of hours is 48.
How many days are workers entitled to off work a week.
Workers are entitled to one day a week off work.
What time of the day mustn’t under 18 year olds work?
They may not work after 11pm.
After how many hours are adults entitled to a break?
After 6 hours of work.
After how many hours are under 18 year olds entitled to a break?
After 4 and a half hours of work.
How long are adults breaks?
20 minutes.
How long are under 18 year olds breaks?
30 minutes.
People working nights are entitled to what?
They are entitled to regular health checks.
What are the workers annual leave entitlement?
All workers are entitled to 5.6 week paid holiday per year.
What must an employee do in regards to sickness, absence and reporting?
they need to contact their employer and let them know. they need to give their employer a fit note (sick note) if they will be off for 7 consecutive days or longer.
what amount of time off work for an illness considered long term?
Employees who are off work sick for more than 4 weeks may be considered long-term sick. A long-term sick employee is still entitled to annual leave.
