About Working Time

Within the UK, the main characteristics of the system governing working time has not really changed since the Working Time Directive was introduced, mainly due to the opt out.

Latest figures show that about 16% of the British workforce currently works more than 48 hours per week, compared with 15% at the beginning of the 1990s, before the legislation was introduced.

Furthermore:

• 8% of the workforce say they work over 55 hours per week;
• 3.2% over 60 hours per week;
• 1% of British workers work in excess of 70 hours per week.

On major aspect of the introduction of the EU Working Time Directive is that it has made the practice of recording employees' working hours a legal requirement, a task which can be very costly and time-consuming.

Accurate and reliable time and attendance software and systems to help with compliance with the Working Time Directive is now widely available providing instant reports on employees' working hours when necessary.

Time and Attendance UK are specialists in this field and provide a whole host of systems and services dedicated to monitoring employees' work patterns. Prices start from £1,495, and can be tailor-made to suit your specific requirements. For further information on time and attendance equipment and software, or additional advice on the Working Time Directive, use the contact details below.

Contact Time and Attendance UK

Website: www.timeandattendance-uk.co.uk

Telephone: +44(0) 20 8242 9695

Registered Office: 58 Upway, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8AA
Registered in the United Kingdom Company No: 04579543