Working Time Directive

Overview

The law says that workers don't usually have to work more than 48 hours a week on average, unless they choose to. This law is sometimes called the 'working time directive' or 'working time regulations'. Normal working hours should be set out in the employment contract or written statement of employment details.

Weekly maximum working hours and opting out

Employers can't force adults to work more than 48 hours a week on average - normally averaged over 17 weeks.

Define WTD in Synergy Workforce

System allows defining the expected weekly hours against each individual employees within their Personnel - Additional settings Tab It also allows declaring whether employee has opt out or not.

WTD Reports

Go to Menu - Reports - Statistical Reports Based on defined hours for each individuals, when running the report, it provides the indication of who is within their limits and who are gone outside the limit in red