⚖️ Break Entitlement Calculator

Calculate your legal rest break entitlements under UK Working Time Regulations.

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Different regulations apply to workers under 18

Understanding UK Break Laws

The UK Working Time Regulations 1998 set out minimum rest break entitlements for all workers:

Workers Aged 18+

  • At least 20 minutes rest break if working more than 6 hours
  • 11 hours rest between working days
  • 24 hours uninterrupted rest per week (or 48 hours per fortnight)

Workers Under 18

  • At least 30 minutes rest break if working more than 4.5 hours
  • 12 hours rest between working days
  • 48 hours uninterrupted rest per week

Your Rights: Your employer must allow you to take these breaks. If they don't, you can raise a grievance or contact ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) for advice.

Source: gov.uk/rest-breaks-work

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