Working time etc
Discussion
I've been working for a company for the last 4 months.
We should have a 10 min break in the morning and afternoon, and a half an hour lunch (my hours are 9 to 5 and work in a call centre).
For over the last week, they have cancelled all breaks (bar lunch) because the service levels have been low.
I am unsure if this is legal as we are having to go from 9am to 1pm (1.30pm next week) before we can get time away (half an hour) from the PC and phone.
Any ideas.
Lee.
We should have a 10 min break in the morning and afternoon, and a half an hour lunch (my hours are 9 to 5 and work in a call centre).
For over the last week, they have cancelled all breaks (bar lunch) because the service levels have been low.
I am unsure if this is legal as we are having to go from 9am to 1pm (1.30pm next week) before we can get time away (half an hour) from the PC and phone.
Any ideas.
Lee.
unfortunately
"If the working shift exceeds six hours they are entitled to an uninterrupted twenty minute break."
Which means they could work you from 9am to 3pm before giving you only a 20 min break!!!!!
from www.nwbservices.co.uk/employlaw/elworktimeregs.html
"If the working shift exceeds six hours they are entitled to an uninterrupted twenty minute break."
Which means they could work you from 9am to 3pm before giving you only a 20 min break!!!!!
from www.nwbservices.co.uk/employlaw/elworktimeregs.html
Bit of a bummer really, I thought that may be the case.
I thought the Display Screen equipment act stated you had to have breaks every so often, but I think they could argue that we aren't staring at the screen all the time.
The company I'm working for has really pi%%ed me around, they promised me a perm to full time contract just to get me on board quicker..
Then when it comes to it, they are now only offering 9 month contracts.
I get £1k a year more but no pension, or pay progression.
I signed the contract a month ago, and still have not received any confirmation that it has been accepted.
I have been working there properly after 2 months training for about 2 months, and have had no feedback on my performance or training.
I'm already considering leaving.
>> Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 22 March 09:49
I thought the Display Screen equipment act stated you had to have breaks every so often, but I think they could argue that we aren't staring at the screen all the time.
The company I'm working for has really pi%%ed me around, they promised me a perm to full time contract just to get me on board quicker..
Then when it comes to it, they are now only offering 9 month contracts.
I get £1k a year more but no pension, or pay progression.
I signed the contract a month ago, and still have not received any confirmation that it has been accepted.
I have been working there properly after 2 months training for about 2 months, and have had no feedback on my performance or training.
I'm already considering leaving.
>> Edited by anonymous-user on Saturday 22 March 09:49
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