heartsfc_fan Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Evening all. I was wondering what is the number of hours you have to work before you are allowed to get a break? I believe it is 5 hours? Can anyone confirm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest juvehearts Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 you are allowed to work for 4 hours then the law states you are entitled to a 15 min break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neave Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 As far as I know, it's 5 hours and a 15 minute break minimum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjc2006 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Pretty sure it anything over 4 hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 4 hours is a 15 minute break, 6 hours is a 30 minute and a 10 minute break, and 8 hours is 2 x 10 minute breaks and a 30 minute break, or it was when I was a gaffer last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartsfc_fan Posted September 6, 2008 Author Share Posted September 6, 2008 Cheers guys. Just having a chat with a mate, and he didn't get a break for 5.5 hour shift at a pub....so I guess technically illegal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benny Factor Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 An employee aged 18 years or over is entitled to a 20 minute undisturbed break for every 6 hour shift they work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Tolbooth Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Found this mate, looks loike it's changed a bit from when I used to read the riot act lol http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employees/WorkingHoursAndTimeOff/DG_10029451 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigaro Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Tesco does (total breaks): 15mins - 4/5hr 30mins - 6hr 45mins - 7hr - usually 1x30min, 1x15min 60mins - 8hr - usually 2x30min 90mins - 9hr - usually 2x15min, 1x60min Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chester copperpot Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 4hrs - 15 mins 5hrs - 30 mins 6 hrs - 30 mins with option of another 30 mins break unpaid 7hrs - as above 8hrs- 2 15 mins with 1hr unpaid lunch break 9hrs - 45 mins paid breaks with 1 hrs unpaid lunch break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medico Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 4hrs - 15 mins 5hrs - 30 mins 6 hrs - 30 mins with option of another 30 mins break unpaid 7hrs - as above 8hrs- 2 15 mins with 1hr unpaid lunch break 9hrs - 45 mins paid breaks with 1 hrs unpaid lunch break. As much as it is the law, do most work places actually stick to this? Maybe its just because I've worked in hospitality the last couple of years, but the normal seems to be working about a 10 hour shift (often longer) with only a half hour unpaid break. Basically enough time to grab enough to eat so that you won't pass out from lack of energy and then get back to work. Think the most I ever would have got would be an hour unpaid for a 10 hour shift. To be fair, those who smoke seemed to get away with a few more breaks throughout the day. Which would possibly explain why everyone in the business seems to smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwull22 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 6 hours then you're due 20 mins, anything else and you're employers are treating you like a human being, unlike working for the ambulance service where breaks are frowned upon, unless you smoke that is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 In my business you must have a 15 minute break within any period of 5 hours. After 5 hours you must have 1 hours lunch break. There is no stipulation of where in the 5 hours the 15 minutes come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwull22 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 In my business you must have a 15 minute break within any period of 5 hours. After 5 hours you must have 1 hours lunch break. There is no stipulation of where in the 5 hours the 15 minutes come. nice job. paid lunchbreak luxury Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 my employment which just ended had me doing 8hr shifts where I had a 15 min break and a 5 min break. Same for my 10 hr shift. Glad I finished my employment with them, as I had to work 70 hours a week sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 nice job. paid lunchbreak luxury No paid lunchbreaks mate. And a couple of weeks ago I did 35 day stretch with only one day off in the middle of it I make sure I get mealbreaks because of that sort of nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamboinglasgow Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 As much as it is the law, do most work places actually stick to this? Maybe its just because I've worked in hospitality the last couple of years, but the normal seems to be working about a 10 hour shift (often longer) with only a half hour unpaid break. Basically enough time to grab enough to eat so that you won't pass out from lack of energy and then get back to work. Think the most I ever would have got would be an hour unpaid for a 10 hour shift. To be fair, those who smoke seemed to get away with a few more breaks throughout the day. Which would possibly explain why everyone in the business seems to smoke. I am the same, they hospitality business force you to work as many hours as possible and give you just enough break that you dont keel over. I was the same in getting less than half an hour (unpaid which is cheeky in itself) for 10 hours work (quite often it ran on so it would be 11 or 12 hour days. No wonder in the department I was working in at my job they went from having 20 employees avaliable for shifts to 5 when I left. Also agree with you about smoking, I was only one in my group who didn't smoke, in the end just went outside with them to get a breather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwull22 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 No paid lunchbreaks mate. And a couple of weeks ago I did 35 day stretch with only one day off in the middle of it I make sure I get mealbreaks because of that sort of nonsense. too right you should. don't let the barstewards grind you down, and don't let it become the norm either. Unless they cross your palm with exceptional silver, and even then is at your whim not theirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughesie27 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 My work is if you work more than 4.5 hours u get 30 mins if you are under 18. You need to work over 5.5 if you are over 18 to get a 20 min break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heaven98 Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Cheers guys. Just having a chat with a mate, and he didn't get a break for 5.5 hour shift at a pub....so I guess technically illegal! It's maybe different now, but I worked in loads of pubs and double shifts were the norm. Used to start at 10.30am in Kays bar, get a half hour for lunch and a half hour for dinner, finishing up at way past midnight if you were lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedbump Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 As far as I know, it's 5 hours and a 15 minute break minimum. You're being done over................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownkg Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 my employment which just ended had me doing 8hr shifts where I had a 15 min break and a 5 min break. Same for my 10 hr shift. Glad I finished my employment with them, as I had to work 70 hours a week sometimes. 70 hours luxury...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommythejambo Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 **** that. I've worked 10 hours without a break before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 2 of my friends work in a very well-known establishment which has them working ridiculous hours including sometimes less than 6 hours between shifts eg. finish at 3am back in at 8 or 9am. However because the employer is aware of how illegal the hours are, the more-than-occasional sicky and hangover goes without comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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