Working Time Rights and Holidays: On average an employer should not expect you to work for more than 48 hours per week (usually averaged over 4 months). You are entitled to at least 11 consecutive hours rest (breaks) per 24-hour period and at least one 24-hour rest per week. Employees who work on Sundays have a right to be compensated by extra pay or time in lieu (i.e. paid time off at a later date).

Employees are entitled to at least 20 days holiday (or annual leave) every year plus 9 public holidays. Where employees are required to work on public holidays, they should receive either an extra off or an extra day’s pay. Part-time workers are also entitled to holidays – the number of days depends on the number of hours they work.

Protection Against Discrimination