Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs maximum weekly working hours (48 hours unless opted out), required rest breaks and rest periods, and record-keeping requirements for working time
National Minimum Wage Act 1998 and National Minimum Wage Regulations 2015: Ensures overtime payments meet minimum wage requirements, covers different rates for different age groups, and specifies record-keeping requirements for pay
Employment Rights Act 1996: Covers contract terms regarding overtime, protection against unauthorized deductions, and right to receive written particulars of employment
Equality Act 2010: Ensures non-discriminatory allocation of overtime and requires reasonable adjustments for disabled employees
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018: Regulates personal data collection and processing, data retention periods, and privacy considerations in employment records
Modern Slavery Act 2015: Ensures prevention of excessive working hours and confirms voluntary nature of overtime work
Part-time Workers (Prevention of Less Favourable Treatment) Regulations 2000: Mandates equal treatment in overtime opportunities for part-time workers
