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Break times.

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stevezx7r
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Joined: 22 Feb 2012, 16:44
Gender: Male

Break times.

Post by stevezx7r »

Hi all, first post for me. I've worked for RM for almost a year now and I've just found out I should have been having a break every day! Basically, I'm contracted to work from 9am 'till 2pm with a 30 min break wherever I can fit it in. Simply put, I never have a break, I wasn't told I even had the right to one! Feel like a bit of an arse tbh :roll: Anyway, a college has planted the idea I may be able to claim some of it back in the form of extra time off, something like that. Any thoughts on the matter?

Ta.
fishtank
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Joined: 28 Sep 2007, 17:22
Gender: Male

Re: Break times.

Post by fishtank »

That's a tough one steve,i think we had a similar one before.
Basically you're going to have to prove that.
A) You didn't take a break.
B) You didn't surrender it willingly.

I know B sounds daft but people work for free all the time in this business through their own stupidity and don't deserve anything back. :neutral:

See your rep and good luck. :nervous
good times, bad times you know I've had my share
stevezx7r
Posts: 20
Joined: 22 Feb 2012, 16:44
Gender: Male

Re: Break times.

Post by stevezx7r »

Cheers for the reply, I'll have a word.
hans solo
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Joined: 06 Feb 2011, 18:08
Gender: Male

Re: Break times.

Post by hans solo »

ask for docket you have 30min ot to claim for the last 4 years its your mgmt duty to make sure staff follow h&s guidelines and take breaks, mgmt should have instructed or trained you re this matter :nana :nana :nana :nana