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Overtime law - what is overtime, overtime pay, employee rights, part-time workers and time off in lieu

• Overview

  If you have normal working hours, overtime usually means any time you work…

• Compulsory overtime

  You only have to work overtime if your contract says so. Even if it does,…

• Part-time workers

  Usually, part-time workers must not be treated less favourably than…

• Time off and paid leave

  Time off in lieu (TOIL) Some employers give you time off instead of paying…

Find out how to import your personal belongings, pets and private motor vehicles when moving or returning to the UK.

• Updated: 12 November 2025

Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Lord Fairley on 21 January 2026.

• Updated: 4 February 2026

If you have a long-term mental health condition you may be considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010

How to make debt deductions from an employee's pay because of an 'attachment of earnings order' (AEO) from a court. Includes information from the withdrawn A/E guidance.

Find out details of the Procedure Codes and Additional Procedure Codes (both Union and National) excluded from use with Simplified Declaration Procedure (SDP) with regular use and Entry in Declarants Records (EIDR).

• Updated: 9 January 2024

Find out about green taxes for businesses - tax relief for becoming more energy efficient and schemes for off-setting your environmental impact.

Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.

• Updated: 10 June 2022

How to apply for a clinical trial including eligibility, phases, model IMPDs, costs and how to make changes to your application.

• Updated: 27 January 2026

How to notify the MHRA of your intention to carry out a clinical investigation for medical devices.

• Updated: 14 January 2026