Common use of Working Time Directive Clause in Contracts

Working Time Directive. 9.1 In line with the European ‘Working Time Directive’, managers should ensure that staff do not work more than 48 hours a week, when averaged over a 17 week period. Managers should also ensure that workers have an 11 hour break in every 24 hours, and a 48 hour break (or 2x24 hour breaks) over 14 days. 9.2 The JNC recognises however, that in exceptional circumstances it may not be possible for the member of staff responsible for the activity to take the breaks as described. In these circumstances, agreement should be reached locally and compensatory rest should be provided within a reasonable period not normally exceeding four weeks from the date accrued. 9.3 Employees should ensure that they are appropriately rested when they come on duty and therefore alert enough at all times to ensure that those under their supervision are properly cared for. 9.4 Managers should ensure youth and community projects and visits have adequate staffing levels relative to the different groups and/or activities being undertaken.