Early lunch

Post by **azza30** » 11 Aug 2018, 23:23

The thing is, in the job adverts and descriptions they state 'paid meal relief' and in your contract agreements form part of the contract. So according to my employment law lawyer acquaintance, they will be breaking there own contract of employment.

Mr Rush · Post by **Mr Rush** » 13 Aug 2018, 23:16

Tomolo208 wrote:It makes literally no difference when you take your break.

From the perspective of the person taking it, it very much does. It's the same way here for PT staff, and I take my break at that stupid time on principle. But then you have to ask the question: having only walked in the door 20 minutes ago, what am I taking a break from?

Postie45 · Post by **Postie45** » 14 Aug 2018, 13:38

this is another thing that union needs to look at. Put in a rule that breaks arent to be taken before at least x hours into duty. Shame they have to make rules for every little thing, but too many managers are taking the piss.

crimson king · Post by **crimson king** » 20 Aug 2018, 18:09

Mr Rush wrote:
Tomolo208 wrote:It makes literally no difference when you take your break.
From the perspective of the person taking it, it very much does. It's the same way here for PT staff, and I take my break at that stupid time on principle. But then you have to ask the question: having only walked in the door 20 minutes ago, what am I taking a break from?

Maybe the line manager/ DOM who pounced on you by the signing in bench wanting to know why you didn't complete the day before (despite following procedure and telling them)/ demanding to know if you can go over today and finish and can you work your next day off?

Some mornings I feel like I've been there hours within ten minutes of these morale boosting 'meet and greets.'