rights for a lunch break in the UK? i work an 8 hr **** for a hotel and they?

Question

wont let me leave the hotel and pop home. Is this allowed. What are my right ?

Answer 1

The EU working time directive states "Workers are entitled to a minimum 20-minute rest break in each shift lasting over six hours" this should be an uninterrupted break away from any workstation, the break must be taken during the working day & not at the beginning or end. This is the law & your employer will be breaking the law if they do not adhere to this. You can check this on many websites, try www.amicustheunion.org & search for "working time". The DTI also states "Employers must make sure that workers can take their rest". You are entitled to a break & your employer is obliged to ensure you have a break. Hope this helps

Answer 2

your entitled to 15 mins for every 4 hours you work. They can ask you to stay within hotel gounds for various reasons but can not force you. Join a union or get some legal advice. Good Luck

Answer 3

Adult workers are entitled to eleven hours consecutive rest per day, and a minimum 20 minute rest break if their working day is longer than six hours. Adolescent workers are entitled to 12 hours consecutive rest per day, and a minimum 30 minute rest break if they work for longer than four and a half hours.

You are free to go wherever you like in you rest breaks. Speak to someone above your manager.

Answer 4

I used to work for a company that had the same policy. Some companies do this in case there's a fire and they need to do a head count. I don't think they are breaking any laws. Sorry. x

Answer 5

you are entitled to a 15 minute break for every 4 hours you work

Answer 6

This is against the law. Get your union involved

Answer 7

You can go anywhere you like in your lunch break.

Answer 8

why is this under history?

Answer 9

no