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When an employee works for more than six hours, they’re entitled to an uninterrupted rest break of at least 20 minutes. Must they ask to take this rest break or is the onus on you to ensure that it’s
provided?
Published 21.12.2016
All workers have a statutory right to a rest break of not less than 20 minutes when they work more than six hours. Can that break be taken as two lots of ten minutes or would that breach the Working
Time Regulations 1998 (WTR)?
Published 08.02.2018
Smaller employers will often instruct their employees to provide extended holiday cover. However, as one unlucky employer has found out, this can breach the Working Time Regulations 1998 (WTR). What
do you need to know?
Published 26.10.2021
The Working Time Regulations 1998 grant workers an uninterrupted 20-minute rest break after six hours’ work. The Court of Appeal has now confirmed that this won’t apply in certain situations. What
you need to know?
Published 21.03.2019
When making any award, the tribunal should “adequately compensate” the claimant. But in doing so must it take the financial position of the employer into account? What’s the latest from the
Employment Appeal Tribunal?
Published 11.03.2011
A manager has made an off-the-cuff remark about an employee’s race. It’s a meaningless comment, but there’s a hidden danger: it could cost you as much as £30,000 in compensation for “injury to
feelings”. What’s to know?
Published 10.01.2011
Employees often assume that if they commit a discriminatory act against a colleague, they won’t face any financial repercussions. But telling them about an important new ruling could make them think
twice. What’s to know?
Published 07.11.2011
When calculating compensation, the tribunal can take into account all future financial losses. However, a new Court of Appeal ruling has laid down clear guidelines that appear to curb this power.
What’s the latest?
Published 20.06.2011
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