I'm pretty sure that was just said without being said up at my work.
2007-03-27 04:42:49 · 20 answers · asked by Summer I 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
By the way.... it absolutely did NOT take any where near 15 minutes. It took less than 5.
2007-03-27 04:49:05 · update #1
OK...... I keep seeing stuff against smoking on here. Thanks, but that's not what I asked. We're not allowed to smoke up here. How bout that??
2007-03-27 04:58:35 · update #2
HI
For me NO thoses are bodily functions and not an actual break
LAmmy
2007-03-27 04:47:07 · answer #1 · answered by Clammy S 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Seems they'd actually have to put it in writing to enforce it. At my work, we're supposed to get two 15-minute breaks a day, IF work allows . If I need a drink I get up & get one; same for using the restroom; I never take a "break" except for lunch, and we get an hour for that. Some people use their break to eat breakfast. Smokers take a lot more than two breaks. If I was away from my desk for a whole15 minutes, chaos would happen!
Our office is pretty lenient. Once I called the supervisor & told her "I have to leave and ... do something. Is that okay? I'll be right back." She said, Sure. It took me 20 minutes to speed over the the local Best Buy and buy a Wii from their new shipment. Hey, it was an emergency!
2007-03-27 11:49:33 · answer #2 · answered by Bad Kitty! 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Technically I don't think it is considered a break but it depends on how the boss interprets labor laws. If you are unsure sit down with the boss and let him/her know that you need some clarification on what is a break and what is not. If you are just going to the restroom I don't see that being a problem and if you grab a drink of water from a fountain then no. If you go to the restroom and go purchase a soda to drink and then not go back until the soda is finished then that would be a break.
2007-03-27 12:15:21 · answer #3 · answered by healthykidnow 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No it shouldn't. When I worked for America Online, we only had 10 minute breaks, and by the time we walked away from our phones and to the breakroom, we barely had any time to scarf down a quick snack and be back at our desk before we would get into trouble for taking so long. We did have a special code on our phones however, which when dialed, alerted our supervisors that we were on a bathroom break. Those could be separated from the normal 10-minute breaks, so long as these bathroom breaks were not excessive.
2007-03-27 11:47:46 · answer #4 · answered by Chimichanga to go please!! 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. One should be able to get a drink or go to the restroom at any time. A break in the workplace is something more involved and longer.
2007-03-27 11:47:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It shouldn't be, considering that if needs such as thirst and relieving oneself are neglected, it can greatly decrease production. They (should) have no right to be able to declare this part of your break, unless they plan on extending your available break time considerably. I don't know how this would fall under the law, however. Isn't it funny how if your boss smokes, they are usually quite lenient on smoking break-times (at least for themselves), and anyone who doesn't smoke does not get the same consideration.
2007-03-27 11:53:06 · answer #6 · answered by Souris 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't know, but at least you get a break. I don't smoke and everyone else here does. They probably spend an hour out smoking each day while I stay in the office. Sometimes I have to Answer to get a break!
2007-03-27 11:47:31 · answer #7 · answered by karat4top 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Technically no, but if your break is only 15 min. and u spend about 12 min. getting a drink of water and using the bathroom then yes, but usually u should try to work around that time, get to work early and use the bathroom, then when it is time for a break go then, if u only have one break, and then go after work.
2007-03-27 11:47:23 · answer #8 · answered by Chocolate cake 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Technically its a break from whatever your doing however by law you are to be given at least one hour a day (for an 8hr day) for a break which can also be split into two 15min and a 30min -- usually for a 6hr day or less you have 45min or a 15min and a 30min.
2007-03-27 11:48:35 · answer #9 · answered by Okaydokay21 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would request a written explanation of what entails your break. Most Laws set a time period for your break. Your employer can tell you that restroom and getting drink should be done during your break, but I dont think they can tell you that this constitutes your break.
2007-03-27 11:47:42 · answer #10 · answered by xooxcable 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think it depends in what kind of work environment you are in. i know when i worked in a store way back that your break was when you were 'supposed' to use the loo or get a drink. in an office environment, i don't think this is the case. usually office type work has more flexible schedules and break times.
2007-03-27 11:47:43 · answer #11 · answered by kittycat 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋