20th January 2025 |
Regulation, SIs
The European Communities (Organisation of Working Time) (Defence Forces) Regulations 2025 provide that the statutory protection of the Organisation of Working Time Act is now applied to members of the Defence Forces. Due to their specific nature, a number of military activities will be exempt from the provisions of the Act. The regulations took immediate effect upon signing on 20 January 2025.
The Organisation of Working Time Act transposes the European Union Working Time Directive (2003/88/EC). The Working Time Directive includes provisions for entitlements to breaks, minimum weekly rest periods, maximum weekly working time, minimum paid annual leave entitlements and provisions regarding night work.
The application of the Organisation of Working Time Act across the Defence Forces is an important measure which will ensure that health and safety protections as prescribed in the Working Time Directive are afforded to its members.
Irish Statute Book: SI No 11 of 2025 European Communities (Organisation of Working Time) (Defence Forces) Regulations 2025
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