2 newbie questions please

[christhepuma]

Hi
I have checked the glossary in here but cannot find out what the below are - please can anyone enlighten a soon to be postie in their meaning?

1. Lapsing
2. Wallingtons

Thanks in advance
Chris

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Hi
I have checked the glossary in here but cannot find out what the below are - please can anyone enlighten a soon to be postie in their meaning?

1. Lapsing
2. Wallingtons

Thanks in advance
Chris

1. Lapsing is when a posties duty is shared between other duties. So you do yours and part of another.

2. Wallingtons is a type of shift pattern. Sometimes called a 1 in 6, basically you work all 6 days but get paid 5. The 6th day is banked and every 6th week you get a week away from work paid.