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Quick question.

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My total shift is 5 hours and 35 minutes tomorrow. What is my break allowance? I'm hearing mixed answers.
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Re: Quick question.

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BingBong wrote:My total shift is 5 hours and 35 minutes tomorrow. What is my break allowance? I'm hearing mixed answers.
30 mins
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Re: Quick question.

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Pinky 1 wrote:
BingBong wrote:My total shift is 5 hours and 35 minutes tomorrow. What is my break allowance? I'm hearing mixed answers.
30 mins
http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... ef#p190566" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Quick question.

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by law however you can work 6 hours without a break if you are 18+
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Re: Quick question.

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trevjim wrote:by law however you can work 6 hours without a break if you are 18+
But our agreement overrides that.

And for reference for anyone one else,any manager quoting that law can do one.
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Re: Quick question.

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POSTMAN wrote:
But our agreement overrides that.

And for reference for anyone one else,any manager quoting that law can do one.
subtle :chuckle
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