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Workers' rights to rest breaks at work - length of breaks, how your age affects rest breaks, exceptions to the rules for shift workers, young people, and drivers
Workers over 18 are usually entitled to 3 types of break - rest breaks at…
Employers can say when employees take rest breaks during work time as long…
Workers may be entitled to ‘compensatory rest’ if they don’t have the…
Workers aren’t entitled to the 3 general types of rest break if they work…
Young workers (above school leaving age and under 18) are usually entitled…
Workers who can’t take or aren’t allowed rest breaks should speak to their…
Upper Tribunal Administrative Appeals Chamber decision by Judge Wright on 24 July 2025.
Guidance for people with symptoms of a respiratory infection including COVID-19, or a positive test result for COVID-19.
How the drivers' hours Great Britain domestic rules work for passenger carrying vehicles.
Owners of UK-flagged fishing vessels are responsible for basic health and safety on board their boats, safe working practices and safety equipment.
How the Great Britain drivers' hours domestic rules work for goods vehicles.
How to claim State Pension if you're overseas - payment, tax, change of circumstances - contact the International Pension Centre
Check what type of drivers' hours rules you need to follow if you drive a goods vehicle or a bus or coach.
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More people will be tagged and monitored as part of the Government's Plan for Change as the Sentencing Bill is published.
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