48-Hour Working Week

A worker cannot work more than an average of 48 hours per week. This includes all overtime and time spent working for other employers. It is generally calculated over a rolling 17 week period. Special provisions apply to young workers and special case workers. It is possible to agree with a worker that they will work more than an average of 48 hours per week.

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