Employer advice on working hours in Ireland
We provide working time advice based on the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997, so you always work on the right side of the law.
Here to help you make sense of the Working Time Act
The Organisation of Working Time Act (OWTA) governs many of the day-to-day matters surrounding employment. More specifically, it governs working hours.
It was introduced to protect the health & safety of all employees, including those in full-time or part-time employment, under a contract of employment, apprenticeship, or employed through an agency. Importantly, certain industries have unique working time rules, which is why it’s important to contact Employers Direct if you’re unsure about working hours.
Expert advice on all aspects of working hours
At Employers Direct, we offer expert advice on the Working Time Act in Ireland, exclusively for employers.
We provide advice on all aspects of staff working hours, including:
- Maximum working hours
- Rest break entitlements
- Industry-specific rules
- Sunday premium pay
Why speak to Employers Direct?
At Employers Direct, we’ve more than 30 years’ experience helping employers just like you to understand working hours in Ireland. You can trust our fully qualified experts for practical guidance that keeps your business on the right side of relevant legislation.
Call Employers Direct now on 1800 939 614.
- 24-hours, seven days a week FREE advice line for employers
- Trusted by over 28,500 clients in Ireland and the UK
- Ireland-based advisors trained in every aspect of employment law
Speak to us now on 1800 939 614 or request a call back, its free.
We’ve provided thousands of employers with working hours advice…
And we can help you, too.
Employers contact us each day and ask questions like, how many hours is full-time work in Ireland, and what are the maximum working hours per week in Ireland?
The answers we give to these questions are based on the Organisation of Working Time Act, 1997. So, whatever questions you have on working hours, you can be sure you’re getting advice that keeps you on the right side of the law.
See what the people we helped said about us
At Employers Direct, we’ve helped every sort of business in every sector. Have a read of what some of them have said about us…
This is a fantastic service. The advisor I spoke to was extremely helpful and listened carefully to everything I wished to discuss - offering guidance and addressing my concerns. He also called to follow up with me twice to ensure I did not require any additional help. Could not be happier with the service I was given.
We were very pleased with the prompt support over the phone and a representative was booked to come to our office the next day. Excellent and efficient service.
Very easy to make contact, explained in plain English and followed up to see if any more help was needed. Great job thank you
“I contacted Employers Direct and they called back within an hour and gave me a straightforward and definitive answer to my enquiry. This meant I could agree the issue with my employee immediately and everyone was happy”
