This course provides a clear, practical explanation of how employment contracts and working time rules operate under UK law. It explains why contracts matter, what employers are legally required to provide, and how working hours, rest breaks, and overtime must be managed in line with the Working Time Regulations 1998. Using a narrative, real-world approach, the course explores key contractual principles, including setting expectations, managing overtime, flexible working, zero-hours contracts, and the legal risks of changing terms without agreement. It also explains the consequences of failing to provide a written statement of employment particulars and how poor handling of contractual changes can lead to claims, including constructive dismissal.