WHAT IS THE LEGAL ENTITLEMENT TO REST BREAKS DURING THE WORKING DAY?
If daily working time is more than six hours, adult workers are entitled to a minimum break of 20 uninterrupted minutes. They must be able to take this break away from their workstation. The breaks do not have to be paid unless the employment contract provides for this. Mobile workers are not entitled to daily breaks but should get adequate rest as above. Young workers are entitled to a 30-minute break if working time is more than 4 hours. Breaks can only be reduced or excluded in exceptional circumstances. Where this occurs, compensatory rest must be taken. REST PERIODS Adult workers are entitled to a minimum of 11 hours consecutive rest in each 24-hour period. Mobile workers are excluded from the usual rest period entitlement but are entitled to adequate rest as above. Young workers are entitled to 12 hours rest in each 24-hour period. This need not be continuous, but can only be reduced or excluded in exceptional circumstances. Where this occurs, compensatory rest must be taken with
