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Who is covered by the working hours provisions of the Working Time Regulations 1998? What is the maximum number of working hours an adult worker can work? What is the maximum number of hours a young worker under the age of 18 may work? What is a workforce agreement on working hours? What counts as "working time" for the purposes of the Working Time Regulations 1998? In what circumstances is travelling time included in the working time calculation? Is time spent on call "working time" for the purposes of the Working Time Regulations 1998? Can an adult worker work more than the limit imposed by the Working Time Regulations 1998? Can a young worker decide to work more than the limit imposed by the Working Time Regulations 1998? What are the legal rights of night workers in relation to working hours? Are there special rules for new or expectant mothers employed on night work? What rights do doctors in training have under the Working Time Regulations 1998? What happens if the employer fails to comply with the Working Time Regulations 1998? Do employers have to keep records of the hours worked by those of their workers who have chosen to opt out of the average 48-hour week? Are any changes to working time reference periods planned? What proposals are there to amend the Working Time Directive with regard to time spent on call? Where an employee has two jobs which employer is responsible for ensuring that the employee's total weekly hours do not exceed the working time limits? Can an employer make a job offer dependent on the applicant agreeing to work more than the 48-hour weekly limit imposed by the Working Time Regulations 1998? If an employee agrees to work more than the limit imposed by the Working Time Regulations 1998, can the employer be held liable if the employee becomes ill as a result of working long hours? Are employers required to pay a premium to employees who work overtime?