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Employees
Working hours and time off
Holiday entitlements
Read about your rights to paid holidays (annual leave), how much you get, when you can take it and what to do if you have problems
Working time limits (the 48 hour week)
Find out about the working time regulations, the 48-hour working week, and what to do if you're working more hours than the legal limit
Flexible working and work-life balance
Find out about the benefits for both you and your employer of flexible working, what it is and who's eligible to ask for it
Overtime
Find out about your rights and what to do if you have any problems related to working overtime
Flexible working and work-life balance: the statutory application process
If you qualify for the statutory right to apply for flexible working, there is a process you must follow
Working at night
Read about the restrictions on night work, exceptions, the rights of young workers and pregnant women, and what to do if your employer breaches the regulations
Rest breaks
Read about your legal right to breaks from work, during the working day, and during the week
Time off for public duties
Your rights to time off to fulfil certain public duties, including being a school governor or a magistrate
Sunday work
Your legal rights regarding Sunday working, including the special rules for shop or betting workers and pay entitlements
Time off for jury service
Find out about your rights to time off work when you are called to serve on a jury
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