I'm a Security Guard. Today, I bumped into a former colleague of mine,who told me the site at which he is presently employed,has him working 14 hour shifts. Surely,this is against the Law isn't it? ...I thought the maximum you were allowed to work in a shift was 12 hours.
He says he's not happy about it and quite frankly,I'm not surprised. Amongst other things,iwould think this is a Health & Safety Issue. Am I right?
2007-10-24 02:15:27 · 7 answers · asked by robspursfan 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Fourteen hour shifts do seem rather long. Security Guards normally work twelve hour shifts, which includes a 20 minutes break after the first six hours.
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2007-10-24 02:29:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would depend on his state/ country laws - some states it is 12 and some it is 14 and some you can work longer.
2007-10-24 02:20:16 · answer #2 · answered by Susie D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God no. Is anyone FORCING him to work that job, or is he working there under his free will? Can he quit if he wants to? I'm sure he there under his free will.
14 hours is nothing. I've put in 110 hour weeks before.
Remember, no one gets ahead, no one gets rich working 40 hours a week. But as a security guard, I don't think this is something you're concerned about.
2007-10-24 02:38:30 · answer #3 · answered by Dr Jello 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
in general, people who work longer periods of time. sign a contract saying that they are prepared to work longer hours than the usual 12 hour stint.
2007-10-24 02:46:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHERE (state or country) is he working?
2007-10-24 02:18:54 · answer #5 · answered by hexeliebe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is legal, i know people who have wored 16 hour shifts( but they get an extra day off).
2007-10-24 02:29:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesnt sound right. Have alook on the website for ACAS - that will tell you xx
2007-10-24 02:19:17 · answer #7 · answered by starlet108 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋