Working Time Regulations

A worker is entitled to:

• A working time limit of 48 hours per week (unless opted out)

• An uninterrupted rest break of 20 minutes for any shift that exceeds six hours

• A rest period of not less than eleven consecutive hours in each 24-hour period during which he works for his employer. (1)

• Either an uninterrupted period of 24 hours without any work each week or an uninterrupted 48 hours without aby work each fortnight.

Redundancy

Redeployment

Employers need to consider the following factors when deciding if an alternative role will be ‘suitable’ to replace your redundant job:

• Will you have the right skills and experience for the new role?

• Are the terms of the alternative job similar – e.g. status, place of work, job duties, pay, hours of work, responsibility.

If it's reasonable for you to refuse a ‘suitable’ alternative role, you'll receive a statutory redundancy payment. You won't be due a redundancy payment if you unreasonably refuse a suitable alternative job offer.

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