Is training included in working time?
Job-related training will count as working time. The definition of “working time” in the Working Time Regulations 1989 includes any period of “relevant training”. 18. What if I want to experience a training opportunity in my own time eg watch a heart transplant? Time spent experiencing a training opportunity (including participation), such as watching a heart transplant, will count as “working time” if you are there at your employer’s disposal and are carrying out your activity or duties, i.e. receiving “relevant training”. If you are there of your own free will, i.e. you have freely chosen to be present out of your own interest, your time spent watching will not count as “working time”. In the latter scenario, if you are asked to participate, your time spent participating is likely to be construed by a court as “working time”. 19. Will CNST indemnity cover me if I work above 48 hours? Yes – see circular 07/01 The original EWTD requirements of 4 weeks annual leave was increased from 1
