toilet and washroom provision
Believe it or not, you don't have a straightforward right to use the loo when you need to, though there are rules about access to toilet facilities. Read on to find out more about your rights to breaks, and your employer's responsibilities.
- Does my employer have to provide a toilet where I work? more...
- Do I have a right to use the loo during my working day? more...
- My workplace washroom is filthy. Shouldn't my employer keep it in a better state? more...
- Does my employer have to provide separate male and female loos? more...
- I have a disability. Does my employer have to make a toilet accessible for me? more...
- I have a medical condition and need to take regular toilet breaks. Does my employer have to allow this? more...
- Is my employer allowed to dock my pay for taking loo breaks? more...
- Do I need to ask permission to use the toilet? more...
- We wear special work clothing. Does my employer have to provide a changing room? more...
- Does my employer have to provide drinking water? more...
further information
Hazards magazine's toilet break campaign page hazards.org/toiletbreaks
The TUC's Give us a loo break guide provides information for union reps negotiating for better access to facilities for workers.
Health and Safety Executive's Welfare at work - Guidance for employers on welfare provisions provides guidelines for employers on toilet facilites at work. hse.gov.uk/pbns
