get the break and feel that the school is breaking the law, anyone advise on local council rules within schools
2007-09-27 11:22:53 · 6 answers · asked by clare 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
just ask what time your lunch break is and go to town or somewhere for an hour.
2007-09-27 11:30:33 · answer #1 · answered by tanjaneeka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is what wage and hour states:
Rest and Meal Periods: Rest periods of short duration, usually 20 minutes or less, are common in industry (and promote the efficiency of the employee) and are customarily paid for as working time. These short periods must be counted as hours worked. Unauthorized extensions of authorized work breaks need not be counted as hours worked when the employer has expressly and unambiguously communicated to the employee that the authorized break may only last for a specific length of time, that any extension of the break is contrary to the employer's rules, and any extension of the break will be punished. Bona fide meal periods (typically 30 minutes or more) generally need not be compensated as work time. The employee must be completely relieved from duty for the purpose of eating regular meals. The employee is not relieved if he/she is required to perform any duties, whether active or inactive, while eating.
What they are probably doing is giving you 1/2 hour for lunch and 2 15 min breaks. But instead of breaking up they give you 1 hour for lunch. As long as you do not work more than 8 hours in any day they do not have to give you more.
2007-09-27 18:38:22 · answer #2 · answered by B. D Mac 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why dont you get the break? You may be one of those people who stagger from one task straight into another. And I know quite a few. The trick is to look for a 5min gap in between tasks and take an hours break. I have always been amazed when workmates say they never had time for a break. I have never missed one
2007-09-27 21:54:53 · answer #3 · answered by Maxi Robespierre 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a one hour break, unpaid each day then make sure that you take it. If you are not being paid then there is no reason to be there. If necessary leave the premises.
I had a colleague who was critisised for not being at her desk at 6pm. She was paid till 5.30. She said to her boss that if he wanted her at her desk at 6pm then she should be paid for the overtime. She had union backing and there were no repercussions. In your position in a part time job there should be no problem being absent for the period that you are not paid. Employers take advantage of consciensious employees. If there are problems getting your time off then seek advice and go to a tribunal. There is nothing to lose if your job is in the balance anway.
2007-09-27 18:48:22 · answer #4 · answered by Steve K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh god - it must be SO HARD to work a whole 27 1/2 hours a week. Get a life - stop complaining. If you don't like it - get another job. Or do something self employed and see how many breaks you get then. Loser.
2007-09-27 19:07:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I do not know why you do not get the break, are you refused it or just volutarily carry on I do not think there is a law giving breaks but seeing the children and teachers have one I'm curious to know why you do not
2007-09-27 18:28:32 · answer #6 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋