Working Time Regulations 1998: Reform Of Record Keeping Requirements

The Government has announced plans to legislate to reform the record keeping and reporting requirements under the Working Time Regulations 1998. In its announcement, the Government stated: "We will reduce time-consuming and disproportionate reporting requirements for specific elements of the Working Time Regulations, while retaining the 48-hour week requirement and upholding our world leading employment standards. This could save employers around £1bn a year. We are also simplifying regulations that apply when a business transfers to a new owner."