The software takes into consideration the current working time
laws, and ensures regular update to meet these legal
requirements. Some of the areas it takes into consideration
are:
The software makes use of simple graphics, such as bar graphs
(see example below) to show how much of their weekly working
allowance an employee has used.
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.