How often are you entitled to a break, i work 12 hour shifts?
2006-07-13 11:45:47 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
by law how often are you entitled to a break?
i work 12 hour shifts! u.k
2006-07-13 11:54:29 · update #1
This falls under the working time regulations. Check the Department for Trade and Industry website for further details.
The basic law states that you are entitled to 20 minutes rest break if you are working 6 hours or more in a block (need not necessarily be paid). The rest depends very much on your contract terms.
2006-07-15 04:15:15 · answer #1 · answered by ligiersaredevilspawn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have a meal break of at least 1/2 hour, and at least 2 10 minutes breaks at minimum. Some states and corporations are more generous, when I worked 12 hour days in a store, I got the 1/2 hour lunch and 2 20 minute breaks.
2006-07-13 18:48:56 · answer #2 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where I work, we are union, and our contract states you are entitled to a 30 minute lunch break and 2 15 minute breaks in a 12 hour shift. I would advise you to check with the Personnel office where you work to see if they have the lunch/break schedule IN WRITING. Most employers have an employee handbook which should tell you your rights.
2006-07-13 18:53:36 · answer #3 · answered by stephen p 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Texas, for a 6 hour shift you are required one 15 min. break. For an 8 hour shift you are required 2 15min. breaks and a 1/2 hour lunch. I guess for a 12 hour shift you are required 2 breaks and at least an hour lunch. If you are not from Texas, contact your state's unemployment commission.
2006-07-13 18:51:45 · answer #4 · answered by Berdie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I worked 12hr shifts before and was entitled to an hour and a half paid break.
But that is in the UK. Don't know where you are so can't help you...
2006-07-13 18:50:14 · answer #5 · answered by Chrissie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to
www.bizhelp24.com/business-law and type in working hours and breaks
2006-07-13 18:58:18 · answer #6 · answered by theresa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on your age , in some states. so check with your local employment office for rules and regulations. Most of them have a web sight.
2006-07-13 18:49:56 · answer #7 · answered by Scott c 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after 5 hours you get half an hour nfor lunch other than that i am not sure coffee breaks are not in the law
2006-07-13 18:48:38 · answer #8 · answered by Elaine F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look on the citizens' advice bureau web site. I remember finding the info there ages ago.
It probably will be less than you expect.
2006-07-13 18:48:05 · answer #9 · answered by Wax Crayon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you work in the UK take a look at this link:-
http://www.qp.gov.bc.ca/statreg/stat/E/96113_01.htm
2006-07-13 18:58:04 · answer #10 · answered by englands.glory 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋