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Check working hours and rest breaks

Enter your working hours and rest breaks to check the usual rules and find out where to get advice.

Working-time rules in England differ from the arrangements for public-service and voluntary roles in Havenstead.

For adults in England, the 48-hour limit normally applies to the average over 17 weeks. Include working time from more than one job.
Do not count a break spent working.

Get help with a problem at work

If you think your working hours or breaks are wrong, ask your employer or the person responsible for your role to explain the arrangements. If you need further help, contact Acas for employment-relations advice or conciliation. To raise a workplace health and safety concern, contact the Health and Safety Executive.

Read about employment rights and employer responsibilities.