are they breaking the law as well as health and safety? what can i do to prevent them doing this. Who can i report them to?
2007-02-13 01:51:36 · 19 answers · asked by bender 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
Call your states department of labor.
2007-02-13 02:01:12 · answer #1 · answered by applecrisp 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off all, UCAS is the University and College Admissions Service, who would have little help in this situation.
The Law says:
An employee employed to work 6 hours or more is entitled to a break of 20 minutes free from working. This may be unpaid, and no meal facillities need to be provided by the employer.
By their intentions, they would be breaking the law.
POLITELY raise this point to your manager, and explain that Breaks are required by law. If they remove them, there will be walkouts, there will departures, and no-one will work. This would cause an inconvenience.
2007-02-13 10:04:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
EU law states that for an 8 hour shift, you get one 45 minute lunch/dinner break and 2 10 minute breaks.
Go to the union or get advice from a civil servant because no one can work a 12 hour shift without breaks.
2007-02-13 10:03:31 · answer #3 · answered by flyingpig_69uk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are entitled to a 20 minute break for every 8 hour shift, its not much i know. They can't force you to work 12 hours without a break.
Report them to the health and safety executive, google it for a number
2007-02-13 09:55:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's breaking the law not to give employees a break! Should get around 15mins after every 2-3 hours work or so!
2007-02-13 10:01:01 · answer #5 · answered by Staf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are breaking the law. For every 4 hours worked you are entitled to a 15 min break .speak to personnel or if you want to take it out of the company speak to someone in your union. If they make things difficult for you you can then take it further to the point where if they push you out of work you can take them to tribunal for constructive dismissal. For full info on the best way to deal with it speak to the citizens Advice Bureau
2007-02-13 10:01:28 · answer #6 · answered by bluegirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is against the law, I think you are supposed to have 15 mins every 3.5 hours, that's what happens where I work. Report them to your Trade Union, if you have one. Phone Citizens Advice Bureau too.
2007-02-13 09:57:48 · answer #7 · answered by gemwi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With you working a 12hour shift they have to allow you a lunch and breaks they can not make you work the entire shift with out any breaks...If they are doing this then I would report them to the labor commision.
2007-02-13 09:57:48 · answer #8 · answered by Daigsmommy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every State has a Department of Human Rights, That is where you should start. They should all have a website and you will find a wealth of information along with the proper procedures for filing a claim. They handle everything from Discrimination to
Human Rights. Good luck!
Vicki Watzlawick
Broker Owner
Exit Platinum Realty
www.vickisdreamhomes.com
2007-02-13 10:03:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
they are breaking the law.you can report this to a union if you have one or to a government body.i work night shifts but 9 hour shifts & we are entitled to 40 min break.your situation is illegal & unsafe!
2007-02-13 11:23:02 · answer #10 · answered by debbie b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes to both - report them to the local H&S executive office
If you can't find who to contact ring the local JobCentre Plus offices and they will put you in the right direction!
2007-02-13 09:56:33 · answer #11 · answered by jamand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋