The company David works for uses the standard 17 week reference period for the purposes of the Working Time Directive. What is the maximum average number of hours that can be worked per week?

Explanation: • 56: No, this is the maximum number of hours DRIVING under EU561/2006, the Drivers Hours Regulations.
• 60: No, this is the absolute maximum number of hours that can be worked in any one week.
• 90: No, this is the maximum number of hours that can be DRIVEN in a fortnight.
• 48: Yes.

Category: CPC Case Studies: Working Time Directive