Understand the basics of the Working Time Regulations, holidays and other leave such as leave for jury service
Across the UK, workers are entitled to different leave for different reasons.
The Working Time Regulations 1998 lay down the minimum conditions relating to weekly working time, rest entitlements and annual leave in Great Britain. Broadly similar regulations set these rules out in Northern Ireland.
Other types of leave are covered by separate legislation such as time off for public duties, jury service, trade union activities or military reserve training and service. Legislation also separately sets out rights to time off in relation to matters such as maternity, paternity and adoption.
This factsheet outlines workers' basic rights and protections relating to working time, annual leave and other types of time off.
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