Legal Rights3 min read62 views22 October 2025
Break Entitlement Calculator (UK Working Time Regulations)
Find out what rest breaks you're legally entitled to based on your shift length and age under UK law.
Know Your Break Rights
Use our Break Entitlement Calculator to instantly find out what rest breaks you're legally entitled to under the UK Working Time Regulations 1998.
What You'll Learn
- Legal minimum rest breaks for your shift length
- Age-specific entitlements (under 18 vs 18+)
- Recommended best practice breaks
- Daily rest period requirements (11-12 hours)
- Weekly rest period requirements (24-48 hours)
- Your rights and employer obligations
UK Break Laws
Workers 18+: At least 20 minutes rest if working more than 6 hours
Workers Under 18: At least 30 minutes rest if working more than 4.5 hours
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