Your employer can't make you work more than 48 hours a week on average. If your employer asked you to sign an agreement to opt out of the 48 hour limit, you can cancel it at any time.

You might need to calculate how many hours you’re working if:

  • you think you’re working more than 48 hours a week
  • your employer wants you to work more than 48 hours a week
  • your employer has asked you to opt out of the ‘Working Time Regulations’

If you’re working less than 48 hours and feel like you’re working too much, find out what to do if you’re working too many hours.

There are 3 steps to checking your working hours. Find out more here.

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