Working time regulations: the rules explained

Employment

Please note that this guidance is intended to be used for general information purposes only, is not intended to be a definitive guide to the law and cannot be a substitute for independent advice. NFU members can obtain free initial legal and professional advice from NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458.

The WTR (Working Time Regulations) sets out the minimum legal requirements with which an employer is required to comply around certain matters such as breaks, holidays and maximum working week. This Business Guide (BG) will answer some of your main questions around this area.