Working Time Directive
The software considers the current laws in place surrounding the
working environment, and thus it allows for regular user updates to
meet the ever changing legislative requirements. These include:
Through the use of simplistic visuals, such as bar graphs (see
example below), the software users are able to see an employee's
working allowance, showing how much they have used and what they
have left. This can be quickly viewed due to the straightforward
layout of the software.
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.