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Open Extend Working Time Regulations to contracted freelance workers

Created by Sophie Mapplebeck
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Mandate that freelance contracts must abide by the following Working Time Regulations:

• Maximum of 48 hours/week
• Right to rest

Many industries engage freelancers for lengthy contracts of 50+ hours per week, exceeding the working time limits which standard employees have the right to. I propose that the Working Time Regulations regarding maximum weekly working time and daily/weekly rest become a statutory right for freelancers who are engaged by a company, in keeping with the need to protect the health and safety of workers. Optionally, employers may offer an opt-out for freelancers who want to work in excess of 48 hours/week as overtime.

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