No — you are not expected to work weekends. All our VAs work during standard business hours (Monday to Friday) unless a different schedule has been specifically agreed with your client.

As a self-employed person, you have the flexibility to work outside of office hours if you choose. However, any communication with clients or their customers — including emails, calls, or messages — should be kept within standard business hours, unless otherwise agreed.

If your client sends tasks after hours or over the weekend, you should hold off on actioning them until the next working day, unless prior arrangements are in place.

Maintaining these boundaries helps protect your time and sets clear expectations for professional communication.