Chris started work at 06:00 and will be finishing at 14:00. He is taking his working time directive break at 11.45 but due to the timing of the deliveries he will not be able to take a break again during the rest of the day. What is the shortest time that the working time directive break may be for Chris today?

Explanation: • 45 minutes: No, this is the requirement after 4.5 hours driving under the EU drivers hours regulation EU 561/2006.
• 20 minutes: No, this is the requirement for a "non-mobile" worker under the Working Time Directive.
• 15 minutes: No, this would only be part of the break requirement.
• 30 minutes: Yes, the Working time Directive provides that if a worker works between 6 and 9 hours s/he requires a break of 30 minutes (or two breaks of at least 15 minutes).

Category: CPC Case Studies: Working Time Directive