In the UK, the standard working hours are 40 hours per week, or 8 hours per day spread over 5 days. However, additional regulations state that employee work hours cannot exceed a maximum of 48 hours per week when averaged over 17 weeks, though employers can request workers to opt out of the 48 hour limit if reasonable for their role.
Paying overtime hours is not required in the UK, and tracking the rules surrounding overtime arrangements can vary depending on your industry, quickly becoming a time-consuming task. By working with a UK EOR, you can get this hassle off of your desk and give yourself peace of mind.