For personal reasons i am trying to ascertain if the E.U. passed legislation prohibiting the implementation of 12 hour shifts in companies where it was not already the practice. Some people I know are of the opinion that this is the case and that legislation was brought into force approximately three years ago.
I would be grateful if someone could tell me if this legislation exists or not.
2006-09-02 13:54:49 · 7 answers · asked by Not one of the crowd! 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
If the company that you work for are attempting to implement 12 hour shifts, they will have looked into the wording of the EU directive.
As previous answers have indicated, there are so many ways around it that there must be one relative to this case as well.
Try to find a solicitor working in Employment law and get a free 30 minute consultation.
2006-09-07 04:33:05 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until September 11/2001, I used to work 12 hour shifts and in some industries it is the norm, for instance the aircraft industry, in which I worked, the maintenance and supplies departments mostly work 12 hour shifts.
There was a directive whereas, anyone working such shifts, or working more than a 35 hour week averaged over about 12 months, could opt out of the directive by signing a statement to the effect that you agreed to work longer hours. The actual law is somewhat more elaborate than this and would need to be researched more thoroughly. I don't think that 12 hour shifts were actually made illegal, more a case of personal preference and logistics. Hope this helps.
2006-09-02 21:11:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for most jobs, 12 hour shifts are the absolute max u will work in any one shift.
however, you must have at least 11 'rest' hours between shifts...its tha law!
2006-09-02 21:24:43 · answer #3 · answered by fifs_c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The maximum is 48 hours per week UNLESS you sign a waver.
2006-09-02 21:02:13 · answer #4 · answered by tattie_herbert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are thinking of the Working Time Directive, which has so many exceptions and 'get out' clauses that it is virtually worthless.
2006-09-03 06:24:44 · answer #5 · answered by geminipetelondon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. But refer to your local tr ding standards office for concise efficient and accurate update regards this issue.
2006-09-03 01:31:54 · answer #6 · answered by kevie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2006-09-08 11:35:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋