What Are Legal Working Hours in the UK 2026?

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The legal working hours rules in the UK should form an important part of the knowledge base of anyone responsible for organising and overseeing the working hours of members of staff. The following comprehensive guide for employers, HR personnel and line managers looks at the law on working hours, including rest periods and rest breaks, […]

TOIL Policy: Time Off in Lieu Rules

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An effective TOIL policy can help ensure a consistent and legally compliant approach to managing time off in lieu for overtime.   What is TOIL?   TOIL stands for ‘Time Off In Lieu’. It refers to time off given to an employee to ‘replace’ any overtime they have already worked. Employees may earn the right […]