Working hours and rest | Acas

Working time rules

The limits on working time as set out under The Working Time Regulations 1998.

Rest and breaks at work

The daily and weekly rest breaks an employee is entitled to.

Pay and hours for young workers

Rules on working hours and rest breaks for young workers aged under 18.

Lay-offs and short-time working

If an employer does not have enough work for their employees, these options may help.