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Workers' rights to rest breaks at work - length of breaks, how your age affects rest breaks, exceptions to the rules for shift workers, young people, and drivers
Workers over 18 are usually entitled to 3 types of break - rest breaks at…
Employers can say when employees take rest breaks during work time as long…
Workers may be entitled to ‘compensatory rest’ if they don’t have the…
Workers aren’t entitled to the 3 general types of rest break if they work…
Young workers (above school leaving age and under 18) are usually entitled…
Workers who can’t take or aren’t allowed rest breaks should speak to their…
Spring Hill is a men’s open prison in the village of Grendon Underwood, Buckinghamshire. It is jointly managed with Grendon Prison, which is on the same site.
Career breaks - eligibility and notice periods, contract terms and conditions.
Holiday entitlement or annual leave - information for employers and workers on entitlement, calculating leave, taking leave, accruing leave and disputes
Ask your council about before and after school clubs and holiday play schemes run by a school, private or voluntary organisation
FCDO travel advice for Iran. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding parents of the simple steps they can take to reduce the spread of stomach bugs and winter illnesses.
Find out when bank holidays are in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - including past and future bank holidays
Find your child's school term, half term and holiday dates on your local council's website
The GES summer placement scheme is aimed at economics students who are considering a career in the GES after graduation.
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