2007-03-20 23:46:13 · 7 answers · asked by jean w 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
In the UK.
The new EU working times directive, states that a break of about 30 minutes should be taken for every 4 hours of work, so a 9-5 job you should have 2 x 30 minute breaks (1hr).
there should also be a gap of 11 hours between the finish of work and the start of the next days work.
Remember:
We work to live, not live to work.
2007-03-22 12:28:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Poor question - I suspect you mean, are you allowed tea breaks by law, in which case the answer would be yes. If not, the answer is no - you cannot be forced to have a tea break.
2007-03-21 06:52:52 · answer #2 · answered by McQ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In Australia - yes
any employee working 5hrs or more in the day is entitled to a 20min break (not including their lunch time)
2007-03-21 06:54:32 · answer #3 · answered by DeeDee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure if this is a UK question, but further to the above answer, the UK ruling is that you must have a break if working 4 hours or more.....
2007-03-21 07:02:58 · answer #4 · answered by harpomac15 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for reminding me!
It must be at least 20 mins since my last one.
...I drink more than 10 cups a day, so in my subjective opinion they are compulsory... anyone else want one while I'm putting the kettle on?
2007-03-21 07:05:29 · answer #5 · answered by harry_the_monk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes...and you must drink tea during them...
2007-03-21 06:49:32 · answer #6 · answered by kchick8080 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, failure to comply is a criminal offence.
2007-03-21 06:50:16 · answer #7 · answered by Buck Flair 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋