The Working Time Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 set out legal requirements regarding working time, breaks, and holidays for employees in Northern Ireland. Enacted under the European Working Time Directive, these regulations aim to ensure the health and safety of workers by establishing limits on working hours and providing for rest periods.
Understanding and adhering to the Working Time Regulations is essential for businesses in Northern Ireland to protect the well-being of employees and maintain legal compliance in relation to working hours, rest breaks, and holidays.