Are recovery vehicle drivers subject to the Road Transport Working Time Directive [RTD] when working inside the 100 Km radial?
Recovery drivers are NOT subject to the RTD when operating inside the 100 Km radial. They are, however, subject to the Working Time Regulations 1998 [amended 1999] under the sub-section entitled “Mobile Workers”. • Are recovery vehicle drivers subject to the RTD when working outside the 100 Km radial? Recovery drivers working outside the 100 Km radial are subject to the RTD. • Can an employee work more than a 48 hour week? Yes! Any employee can “opt out” and sign an agreement to work more than 48 hours in any one week. Employees cannot be dismissed for failing to sign an opt out agreement. • How much daily rest must a “Mobile Worker” have? Mobile workers are entitled to 11 hours rest each day. • What does opting out mean? When a mobile worker signs an opting out agreement it means that he/she is willing to work more than 48 hours in a week. • Can a “Night Worker” opt out? For the purposes of the legislation night time is the hours between 11 pm [23.00 hrs] and 6 am [06.00 hrs] the foll
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