Breaks entitlement

pennyshahin_2

Hi I do a cleaning job 23 hours a week 4 hours a day Monday to Friday and 3 hours saturday morning, I have epilepsy which is controlled and have been told that I am not entitled to a break at all-is there any thing that I can do about this.

claret_mike

Workers can also get advice on rest breaks from the Pay and Work Rights helpline.

Pay and Work Rights Helpline

Telephone: 0800 917 2368


https://www.gov.uk/rest-breaks-work/disputes-about-breaks

Bradden

I believe your employer is correct. I'm not sure why you mention you epilepsy unless you believe this has an affect on your ability to work?

LittleVoice

pennyshahin wrote: »

Hi I do a cleaning job 23 hours a week 4 hours a day Monday to Friday and 3 hours saturday morning, I have epilepsy which is controlled and have been told that I am not entitled to a break at all-is there any thing that I can do about this.

Even young workers are not entitled to a break if they work those hours.

If you do want a break, what you could do about it is to ask if you could take a break (of whatever length you want) but that you start and/or finish work earlier/later to equal the time. There is no requirement on the employer to agree to your proposal.

For those adults who are expected to work more than 6 hours in a shift, there would be an entitlement to 20 minutes. That time is unpaid.

If you want to check - google Working Time Regulations.