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UK working time rules, labour cost, timesheets and the day-to-day of running a small shift team.

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General2 September 2026

UK rest breaks and rota rules every small shift team has to follow

The Working Time Regulations set minimum breaks, daily rest and weekly hours. Here is what they mean for a rota in a café, shop, salon, gym or clinic.

By Wavro team · 5 min read