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Frequently asked questions

Q. What rest periods do we get?
A. Rest periods are calculated in accordance with the Working Time Act 1997. This act sets out statutory rights for employees in respect of rest periods as follows.

• 15 minutes break after working 4.5 hours
• 30 minutes break after 6 hours (inclusive of the 15 minute break). Rest breaks are not necessarily paid and are not considered as ‘working time’.
• 11 consecutive hours rest in each 24 hour period.
• 24 hour consecutive rest per week, proceeded by the 11 hour rest. (Therefore you are not allowed to work a day shift following a night shifts or vis-versa.)

 

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