Can i leave work on my unpaid lunch break

Zazen999

Does it say in your contract that you cannot leave the premises during your breaks?

surreysaver

Does it say they cannot leave the premises when they're off duty? They're not getting paid then, either. If you are not being paid, then it is your own time that you cando with what you wish. Just walk past the manager and leave.

Zazen999

surreysaver wrote: »

Does it say they cannot leave the premises when they're off duty? They're not getting paid then, either. If you are not being paid, then it is your own time that you cando with what you wish. Just walk past the manager and leave.

My point of checking the contract, is that if it differs from the day peoples' then they have an unfair working arrangement.

It's always best to use their own words against them than by just being militant about it.

negg

I used to work in a school and the fire alarms were connected to the fire brigade. We got three free false alarms per year (which were usually used up in 3 days!) and then the charge was £75+VAT per callout.

Someone might be telling a lie if they say £5000!

surreysaver

negg wrote: »

Someone might be telling a lie if they say £5000!

Exactly - management lie all the time.

surreysaver

Zazen999 wrote: »

My point of checking the contract, is that if it differs from the day peoples' then they have an unfair working arrangement.

It's always best to use their own words against them than by just being militant about it.

Be militant, then use their own words at the disciplinary - make them look doubly stupid!

lesleyvhalifax

surreysaver wrote: »

Who told you that - the same person who told you you are not allowed out on your break? LOL. Management lies - do not trust them or anything they say. Opening a fire exit will not alert the fire brigade. Setting off a fire alarm might - but normally someone has to physically telephone them.

the fire alarm is connected to an alarm centre and yes the fire bridage do turn up automatically (but only if you don't get to the phone quickly)

juliescot

surreysaver wrote: »

Exactly - management lie all the time.

My word that is a big chip on your shoulder

surreysaver

lesleyvhalifax wrote: »

the fire alarm is connected to an alarm centre and yes the fire bridage do turn up automatically (but only if you don't get to the phone quickly)

But it isn't a fire alarm. It is an alarm that goes off if a fire exit is opened to warn of a shop lifter running out with a trolley full of booze. These aren't connected to the fire brigade.

surreysaver

juliescot wrote: »

My word that is a big chip on your shoulder

No. Just stating facts.