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Working hours

Working time limits (the 48 hour week)

Find out about the working time regulations, the 48-hour working week, and what to do if you're working more hours than the legal limit

Calculating your working time

How to work out your average weekly hours and what to do if you are working more than the legal limit

Working at night

Read about the restrictions on night work, exceptions, the rights of young workers and pregnant women, and what to do if your employer breaches the regulations

Calculating your night work hours

You shouldn't work more than an average 8 hours at night, find out how to work it out here

Rest breaks

Read about your legal right to breaks from work, during the working day, and during the week

Overtime

Find out about your rights and what to do if you have any problems related to working overtime

Sunday work

Your legal rights regarding Sunday working, including the special rules for shop or betting workers

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