Month: October 1998

All employers need to be aware of these new Regulations implementing into UK law the EU’s Working Time Directive. In this article, we look at the main implications of the Regulations and how they will affect both employers and employees. Who Is Covered By The Regulations? Anyone who works under a contract of employment or …   Read more

Working Time Regulations: all employers should be aware of these new Regulations which implement into UK law the EU Working Time Directive. They introduce obligations for employers to limit their employees’ working week to 48 hours (subject to exceptions) and provide for minimum levels of annual leave. Compulsory rest periods and rules about night working are …   Read more