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Developing Expertise in
Work-Based Learning and
Teaching Assessment (DELTA)
www.deltaproject.eu

3.3. Working hours and breaks

Country Working hours Working hours per Minimum break per National rules for
(hrs) per day week working day minors from 16
to 18 years

Germany 10 hrs 48 hrs 30 min (6-9 working yes
hrs/day)
45 min (> 9 working
hrs/day)

Scotland, UK Only weekly limit 48hrs (with possibility to 20 mins (per 6hr day) yes
unless you are opt out)
under 18 years

Sweden 8 hrs 40 hrs 30 min Yes

Italy 8 hrs 40 hrs (t​he average time, if the working day yes
including overtime, lasts more than 6
cannot exceed 48 hours) hours, the employee
must have a break,
pausa​, whose
conditions and
duration are regulated
by collective labour
agreements

Tip​: Clear information should be provided on the first day of the internship to the learner about
working hours, holidays, routines for sick leave and consequences in case of unacceptable
absence. Having a Day One Induction is critical to integrating the learner into the process.

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