Working Time Regulations 1998
The European Union has laid down guidelines for all workers, governing the length of the maximum working week that is safe to work. The current limit is 48 hours per week. Because you are under no obligation to accept work offered, you will not be compelled to work more than 48 hours per week, however you may choose to do so.
1) DEFINITIONS
1.1) In this agreement the following definitions apply:
“Employer” Means Nurse Next Door of 2 & 4 Tudor Court, Brighton Road, Sutton, SM2 5AE
“Employee” Means
“Working Week” Means an average of 48 hours each week calculated over a 17 week reference period.
1.2) References to the singular include the plural and references to the masculine include the feminine and vice versa.
1.3) The headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience only and do not affect their interpretation.
2) RESTRICTION
2.1) The Working Time Regulations 1998 provide that the Employee shall not work in excess of the Working Week unless he agrees in writing that this limit should not apply.
3) CONSENT
3.1) The Employee hereby agrees that the Working Week limit shall not apply
4) WITHDRAWAL OF CONSENT
4.1) The Employee may end this Agreement by giving (specify period) notice in writing
4.2) For the avoidance of doubt, any notice bringing this Agreement to an end shall not be construed as notice of termination by the Employee.
4.3) Upon the expiry of the notice period set out in clause 4.1 the Working Week limit shall apply with immediate effect.
5) THE LAW
5.1) These Terms are governed by the law of England & Wales and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England & Wales.