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Background to the Working Time Directive
The European Working Time Directive imposes a statutory limit on average weekly hours of work, currently set at 48 hours; a legal entitlement to paid leave; and new laws on rest breaks, night work and shift patterns.
The Act provides protection for employees, by specifying:
- A maximum 48 hour working week, averaging out over 17 weeks
- Minimum daily rest periods of 11 hours
- Minimum annual leave entitlement of 20 days
- Public holiday entitlements for part-time workers
- Requirements to keep records of time worked for three years – these must capture all hours worked by every employee, including managers, supervisors and operational staff.
Click here for further information on the Directive and to find out how it will impact your organisation.
Remember, a time and attendance system such as Time4Business is the simplest way to ensure your compliance with this legislation.
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4th November 2004
The right work-life balance is a win-win situation for all.....more
18th October 2004
If you become pregnant while in employment in Ireland, you are entitled to take maternity leave for a basic period of 18 weeks.....more
22nd September 2004
Frequently Asked Questions about working time.....more
19th May 2004
European Commission encourages negotiations on Working Time Directive.....more
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