Working Time Directive
The software enables regular update, to allow for coherence with
the current working time laws in place, which tend to be updated on
an annual basis. Aspects that the software covers are:
- Non-working day(s) per week.
- Minimum break requirements.
- Maximum hours per week.
- Average maximum hours per week over long periods (17
weeks).
- Non-consolidated leave calculations.
- Holiday allocation and assignment.
The software uses simple graphics such as bar graphs (see image
below), to show how much of their weekly legal allowance, staff
have used. Staff can choose to work more than the legal amount of
hours but this is done through their own consent.
Reports can also be viewed on an individual employee basis for
acquired leave, hours and cost totals.
Legal Overview
As of April 2008 Health and Safety legislation provides
unlimited fines and jail sentences for corporate negligence. Whilst
Britain has an opt out from aspects of work time directive
legislation, court ruling suggest the following:
Any Agency Employer who's staff exceed WTD limits and are
subsequently involved, even accidentally, in a harmful situation
may be liable under corporate health and safety laws. The liability
extends to anyone involved in the Management chain from Owners and
Directors down. Proof of checking that WTD limits were adhered to
would be of considerable assistance in any defence. Inability to
substantiate that WTD requirements were properly monitored could be
seized upon by the prosecution.