my husband is an electrician and at the moment they have a big job to work on. tomorrow he has been asked to work from 7.30am unitl about 12.30am that night. then wednesday he is being asked to work a normal day, starting at 7.30am again, which means he won't have much time between his shift. could you tell me wether his company is breaking the law or not?
2007-03-19 09:40:42 · 12 answers · asked by SparklesFairy505♥ 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Not one hundred percent sure about working hours. Believe the normal working week in UK is approx 40 hours. The situation in UK is a bit different to the rest of Europe since we have not signed up to their 35 hours week or whatever. It's still pretty open ended. Your husband could refuse to work beyond what is reasonable. In any event, he is entitled to a half hour break after working continuously for six hours. Thems the rools. A worker is also entitled to an eleven hour break at the end of an eight hours working day. So if your husband is being pressed back to work before the eleven hours are up, he can do something about it. Call the Union.
2007-03-19 19:41:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's not unusual in the building trade I'm a shopfitter and I've worked from 7am one day till 4-30 the next 'straight through' but as everyone knows you get rest periods to suit the job and the crew involved .... legally or illegally
2007-03-19 10:06:01 · answer #2 · answered by richiesown 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
UK ANSWER!
The normal is that he should be able to work the 1st shift ok as long as he get the required breaks..
However, he should have a minmum of 11 hours between shifts.. and is only allowed to work 48 hours in one week..
His comapny is not breaking the law as such but they can't force him to work that shift pattern..
2007-03-19 09:51:02 · answer #3 · answered by John W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they are my partner is a manager of a night club and he works thurs, fri,sat,sun till 5 in the morning then that morning at 11 and they are breaking the law so his definatly are
2007-03-19 10:07:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming he lives in the U.S., there are state laws concerning employment. The company is probably fine, but it is his decision to work under those conditions.
2007-03-19 09:55:24 · answer #5 · answered by desotobrave 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they allow him acceptable breaks like after eight hours working he is off for an hour or so to allow him to eat, rest, etc., his employer shouldn't be violating any laws.
Just to be sure, check out the department of labor website.
http://www.dol.gov/
2007-03-19 09:46:25 · answer #6 · answered by a_k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think as long as they allow him a certain amount of time in breaks I dont think they are breaking the law.
2007-03-19 09:43:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to have a minimum of 12 hours between shifts unless it is by mutual agreement (UK law)
2007-03-19 09:46:26 · answer #8 · answered by ChocLover 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Look at the working times directive on the health and safety at work (HSE) website.
2007-03-19 09:48:35 · answer #9 · answered by Mrs. Noo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Think of the overtime and don't whine so much about the hours. Its not every day I'm sure
2007-03-19 10:07:41 · answer #10 · answered by Professor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋