Working Time Regulations

3. Breaks

3.1 Workers are entitled to a minimum 20-minute rest break in each shift lasting more than six hours.

• In specified circumstances, rest breaks can be accumulated
• Adolescent workers (above the minimum school leaving age, but under 18) are entitled to at least 30 minutes, if they work longer than four-and-a-half hours.

3.2 Workers are entitled to 11 hours' consecutive rest between shifts each day.

• In specified circumstances, rest periods can be accumulated.
• Adolescents are entitled to 12 hours' consecutive rest each day.

3.3 Workers are entitled to one day off each week, or two days off every two weeks.

• In specified circumstances, days off can be accumulated and given later.
• Adolescents are entitled to two days off per week.