The Working Time Regulations 1998 (S.I. 1998, No. 1833) do not only cover employees, but also cover other workers, e.g. a casual worker.
There are sectors that are not covered by the WTR , e.g. air and rail transport and some workers who are or may be excluded from some of the provisions of the WTR.
A workers average working time limit, including overtime, is 48 hours for each 7 days.
A night workers average normal hours must not exceed 8 hours for each 24-hour period.
A night worker whose work involves special hazards or heavy physical or mental strain must not actually work for more than 8 hours in any 24-hour period.
An employer must ensure that a night worker will have the opportunity to have a confidential and free health assessment at regular intervals.
An employer must keep up-to-date records that show that they are complying with the requirements of the WTR.
An adult worker is entitled to an uninterrupted rest period of not less than 24 hours in each 7-day period.
An adult worker is entitled to a daily rest break period of not less than 11 consecutive hours in each 24-hour period.
An adult worker is entitled to a rest break of least 20 minutes if their daily working time is more than 6 hours.
A worker is entitled to statutory paid holidays of four weeks in any holiday year.
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