my daughter is six months pregnant and in full time work she works without a break is she entitled to a break

Answer 1

yes, even if she wasnt pregnant she is entitled to 20 minutes away from her workstation for every 6 hours worked.
As she is pregnant, this is increased. The law states that an employer must provide a suitable place for a pregnant employee to rest, and sleep if necssary at any time.

Answer 2

Government Legislation says that employees must have no less than 20min break when working 6 hours or more, if she works 8 hours or more in a day, she is entitled to 2 x 15min breaks and no less than 30 min for lunch, although most places (depending on what she does for a living) give employees 1 hour for lunch. This applies whether an employee is pregnant or not. Every employer, by law, must do a 'Risk Assessment' with any pregnant employees which determines how the woman is feeling during pregnancy to make sure she is well enough to do her job. Legally she is not entitled to extra breaks, but an employer must accommodate the employee if she needs extra breaks or needs to sit down because her feet are sore, even provide a place to sleep if the woman needs it. An employer also has to accommodate a pregnant womans needs in terms of working hours eg. if she feels that a full day is too much for her, then the employer has to come to an agreement with the woman on cutting back her hours if necessary, to suit the woman. This is all covered in the Risk Assessment, it is there to protect both the employee and the employer. I would suggest that if one has not already been done with your daughter, that she go to her employer and ask that a Risk Assessment be done, and also that she must remember that her and her babies health is the most important thing and her employer must respect that, even if it means that she needs more breaks, or work less hours. She needs to keep her employer up-to-date on how she is feeling and what she needs. Hope this info helps, Good Luck

Answer 3

Everyone is entitled to a 15 minute break for every 4 hours worked, and she should also be having a lunch break in the middle of it all.

Answer 4

In the UK, employers are obliged to provide 20 minutes unpaid break for every 6 hours worked. This is detailed in the European Working Time Directives. There are some exemptions and employers can ask people to opt out of the directives.

As she is pregnant, due consideration really should be given. If she is being refused this right, I suggest she talk to a recognised Union rep. If she requests breaks, ensure that she does so in writing and keeps copies of all letters to and from the employer. There are, unfortunately, some unscrupulous firms who will find any way to avoid their responsibilities and might use it as a means to avoid maternity obligations.

Good luck

Answer 5

Yes, she's entitled. But being pregnant doesn't make it more so.
Everyone is entitled a break for so many hours worked. Check your state labor laws.

Answer 6

U.K Law stipulates that any person who works a 6hours in a shift is entitled to a 20min break 8hours =30min, It is seen as good practice to pay for the break time but employers are not legally obliged to. It is the Law and if her employer is breaking the law then she should do something about it. She can not get fired for ''whistle blowing'' as this is illegal. The U.K working law is very strict in order to make sure that all those who do work feel comfortable and content.

Answer 7

Everyone working full time is at least entitled to a lunch break -

Answer 8

entitled to 20 min break after 4 hours and also a lunch break too

Answer 9

everyone working full time is entitled to a break.

if working 6 hours she should have a lunch break, it is compulsory. Also, (and not sure if compulsary) she should have a 15 min tea break at some point in teh ay if full time.

Answer 10

Should have 15 minutes every 4 hours, and as she works full time should have a dinner break.