During a 4 hour shift at work i am entitled to a 15 min break
which is paid. My employer however has said that because it is a paid break i am not allowed to leave the building. Is this right? Can my employer really stop me from leaving the building in my own time?
2006-10-13 21:46:14 · 7 answers · asked by bananabex 2 in Local Businesses ➔ United Kingdom ➔ Newcastle
in theory, yes, because you are still being paid so it's still 'his time'. I would check your contract and handbook. if there is no mention of it in there it might just be a local rule that your employer has in which case you could either speak to them to find out why the rule is in place, or speak to your personel dept to challenge the rule. If it does say it in your hand book, there shiuld be an explanation.
2006-10-13 21:50:40 · answer #1 · answered by Jenni B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately - because they are paying you for it. If you clocked off, you would be entitled to go where you wanted. Also, the employer is only giving you the 15mins off because it is statutory. Look on the bright side, would you be able to do much in 15 minutes? Spend the time reading the ads for another job :) Good luck!
2006-10-13 21:56:19 · answer #2 · answered by Miss Behavin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as i know your employer can't stop you from leaving the building for a paid break as long as you are back in time you can do what you want.
what your employer is doing is infringing on you personal rights as it is your time to do with what you want to do with.
but i would phone up your local c,a,,b and see if this is right.
I hope this has helped?
2006-10-13 21:52:58 · answer #3 · answered by richdrury2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your lucky,i don't even get a break.I work as a security guard working 12 hrs and get no breaks.I have to eat all my meals as I'm going,the only break i get is when i go to the toilet.
2006-10-13 22:25:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
check out www.acas.org.uk it has loads of information about employment law on it. Very good website.
2006-10-13 21:50:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read your contract. The small print might say you can't, and if you signed it, then you have to follow it.
2006-10-13 21:55:50 · answer #6 · answered by axel_jose187 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am afraid they can.
2006-10-13 22:42:47 · answer #7 · answered by alan99lewis 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋