Working time regulations opt out consent template

£ 15

Use this model working time regulations opt out agreement to allow an employee to opt-out of the weekly 48-hour working time limit. 

Issue this with the working time regulations opt out letter.

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What is a Working time regulations opt out consent?

The purpose of this Working time regulations opt out consent template is to provide you with a flexible and customisable document to serve as a robust and effective starting point for you.

By using our Working time regulations opt out consent template, you can streamline your process, maintain consistency and accuracy, and save time, and it can be easily adapted to fit your specific scenario.

Applicable legal jurisdiction
In which jurisdiction can this template be used?
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom)

Working time regulations opt out consent

I hereby agree:

  1. that Regulation 4(1) of the Working Time Regulations 1998 will not apply in relation to my working hours [providing that (insert any specific conditions that the employee requires which amount to provisos of his/her agreement to disapply Regulation 4(1))].
  2. to work in excess of 48 hours per week on average if reasonably necessary pursuant to the obligations under my contract of employment; and
  3. to provide the Company with the above notice in writing of my intention to terminate this agreement.

Signed (employee):

Date:

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