UK clocks move forward on March 30 for BST

Clocks will go forward one hour this weekend as British Summer Time (BST) begins. At 1am on March 30, the time will shift to 2am. This change means more daylight in the evenings but darker mornings for a short time. Workers need to know how this clock change will affect their schedules. If you work a night shift, like from 12am to 8am, you may have a shorter shift. If your contract specifies working certain hours, you will have a shorter work time. However, some workers may need to work an extra hour if they must fulfill an eight-hour shift. Pay can vary depending on how you are compensated. Hourly workers will likely not be paid for the hour that disappears. Salaried workers may still receive full pay despite a shorter shift. Employers do not have to pay for the missing hour when clocks change back in October. Daylight saving time started in Britain in 1907 after a campaign by William Willett. Germany was the first to adopt it in 1916, followed shortly by the UK. The country has altered its clocks since then, with changes made during the World Wars. Night workers have specific rights under the Working Time Regulations. If you work nights, you should not work more than eight hours within a 24-hour period. You are also entitled to a health assessment and breaks, including an uninterrupted 20-minute break if your shift is longer than six hours. Additionally, you need at least 11 hours of rest every day and one day off weekly.