Which of the following statements are correct in relation to breaks?

Explanation: • A driver must have a break of 30 minutes after 4.5 hours of driving: No, after 4.5 hours of driving a driver must take a 45 minute break.
• A 30-minute Working Time Directive break cannot be split: No. this is incorrect. A 30 minute break can be split into two breaks each of at least 15 minutes spread over that period.
•A driver must have a break of 30 minutes if they work between 6 and 9 hours: Yes, under the Working Time Directive a worker must have a 30 minute break after 6 hours of work.
•A 45-minute break can be split into two periods, the first break being of at least 15 minutes: Yes. and the second break must be of at least 30 minutes.

Category: CPC Case Studies: Working Time Directive