hours of work

• Should my contract of employment specify my total hours of work?  more...
• Should my contract of employment specify what hours I should work?  more...
• Should my contract of employment stipulate what days I should work?  more...
• My employer wants me to work extra hours in excess of those set out in my contract of employment. Should I have to work them?  more...
• Can I expect to be paid extra for working overtime?  more...
• Are there different rates of pay applicable for overtime worked on different days of the day of the week?  more...
• Am I entitled to a break when the working day is more than six hours?  more...
• What is the definition of a rest break from work?  more...
• What minimum rest period should there be between each working day?  more...
• What are the minimum rest periods?  more...
• What are the maximum hours I can be expected to work over an average working day?  more...
• What are the maximum hours a night worker can be expected to work in every 24 hours?  more...
• Am I entitled to free health assessment as a night worker?  more...
• What should the free health assessment entitlement for night workers include?  more...
• What are the restrictions on Sunday working?  more...
• How does employment law distinguish between the employment of children and young persons?  more...
• Are there any restrictions on hours of work for children?  more...
• Are there any restrictions on hours of work for young workers?  more...
• I've worked all weekend unpaid. Can I take a day off in return?  more...