Where Does She Stand?

[GC8]

Permanent position, 42 'contracted' hours per week.

No contract of employment.
No breaks (for up to 12 hours).
No overtime rate.
No holiday pay.

A friend of mine has a job that she loves, but Ive summarised the problems, as I see them, above. I realise that an overtime rate isnt compulsary, but considering the number of hours that she does and on top of everything else, it pisses me off..

Opinions about her legal position and that of her employer appreciated.

[GC8]

Yes, permanent, not temporary. PAYE through employers accountant (his calculation, not his payroll). When referring to her 'contracted' hours I did so for brevitys sake; there is, of course, not actual contract (nor is there a letter of agreement).

My principal concerns are:

[i]no breaks at all [ii]no written contract of employment [iii]no holiday pay

[GC8]

There for four months, sorry.

[GC8]

She is extremely happy; and understandably reluctant to insist (although she is very well regarded). The contract is only a niggle, but the paid holiday really pisses me off. From her point of view the breaks arent important - again its the principle thats irking me.

[GC8]

She is the manager of a start-up deli in a small rural village; owned and alongside a gastro-pub. I dont believe that any of the pub employees receive paid holidays either, but I cant be certain.

[GC8]

I believe that the poster meant that an increased hourly rate for overtime is not compulsary (not that it neednt be paid at all).