Can I opt out of Sunday working in any job?

Question

I currently work in retail but am looking for a new job. A couple of years ago I chose to opt out of Sunday working, is this going to be an option wherever I work or is it up to the employer? I am looking for a full time job, but more like 35 hours a week, rather than the 42+ hours that I work now.

Answer 1

This will be dependent upon the agreement you reach with your new employer and the employment contract. Quite a number of retail outlets require staff to work on a Sunday, somtimes on a rota i.e. one Sunday per month but others employ staff just for weekends - you should really try and apply where you know the business employs weekend staff then you would have a higher chance of avoiding working on Sundays - good luck hope you find what you are looking for

Answer 2

It depends on the job and the employer. Retail stores are open 7 days a week so there are requirements to staff the store every day. Same goes for hospitals, restaurants, real estate offices, etc. But most corporate offices are closed on the weekends so there are no requirements for staffing on those days. 40 hours per week is the generally accepted work week in the US. But some jobs only require 35 hours to be considered full time. Again, it depends on the job and the employer. Ask questions!

Answer 3

Some employers need Sunday workers ,
Others don't , they are not all the same .
Put in lots of apps until you find the job that fits your needs .
And stay at your current job until you get an offer .
Most employers prefer to hire currently working people over the unemployed ( companies feel they are more disciplined and responsible ) .

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Answer 4

It is up to both you and the employer. If the employer requires Sunday hours, you can refuse those hours and it would be up to the employer whether or not to hire you.

The best thing would to be up front with the employer before taking a job that you do not want to work Sundays.

Answer 5

Try to get a job that only works Monday to Friday such as an office job. You can also try a personnel company. They will interview you and take a few computer tests and then they can place you in positions that you have the time for. If you don't have the credentials for that, or if there aren't any open positions, you could try pulling the 'religion' thing. Say that on Sundays you go to church in the morning and it is against your beliefs to work then.

Answer 6

The option not to work Sundays varies with the employer, so you'd have to look at that if it's important to you. Also the number of hours. The employer is the one who sets the rules, not you.

Answer 7

Hi,
My understanding of current rules & regs is that it can be relegeon dependant on behalf of the employee, not the employer.
I personaly have worked Christmas day in the Mid-East, although I am a Christian .
Similarly, I was not obliged to pitch up on a Friday.
Those of the Jewish faith are supposed to keep Saturday as the Holy day.
All fair enough in my book.
But if Sunday working is on double-time, as it should be in the retail trades, then the choice is yours, but you cannot be "forced" to go against a day of rest.
As they say, carefully read the contract !

Bob.

Answer 8

My son stated in his interview that he was not available for work on Sunday (he was a beach lifeguard at the time). He has been re-hired every year with increasing responsibilities and still does not have to work on Sundays. If a prospective employer really wants to hire you, they will find a way to arrange the schedule so that you don't have to work on Sunday. You may have to remind them occasionally but generally, I have found that if you are upfront in your interview, people will respect you for that. Of course, they may not hire you, but others will.

Answer 9

In British Employment law Sunday is a normal working day. The rest is up to you and Asda. 2.5 million unemployed remember. UK

Answer 10

It usually is up to you as sunday in most jobs is classed as overtime.

Check with your employer to see if the give the choice.