S.L. 452.87 ст. 3Purpose, scope and applicability of regulations.

(1) These regulations shall be construed as a National Standard Order and lay down the minimum requirements for the organisation of working time.

(2) These regulations shall apply:

(a) to minimum periods of daily rest, weekly rest and annual leave, and to breaks; and

(b) to maximum weekly working time; and

(c) to certain aspects of night work, shift work and patterns of work; and

(d) unless otherwise provided hereunder in these regulations or in any applicable law, these regulations shall apply to all sectors of activity, both public and private.

(3) These regulations shall not apply:

(a) where other legislation laying down more specific provisions relating to the organisation of working time for certain occupations or occupational activities are in force;

(b) to seafarers on board every seagoing vessel, whether publicly or privately owned.

(4) These regulations shall be applicable without prejudice to the introduction and implementation of provisions in collective agreements or any other agreement entered into between employers and employees, which are more favourable to the protection of the safety and health of workers.

(5) These regulations shall be read and construed together with the provisions of any applicable health and safety legislation and in the case of conflict, these regulations shall apply.

Minimum Rest Periods and Maximum Working Time