14 x12 hour shifts without a break

hayday75

My husband is on day 13 of his 14 days ! It's been tough for everyone .I was just thinking i'm sure this is illegal - is it ?
He was told he had to work the 4 days inbetween he's shifts 6 ,(4 overtime) 4

notanewuser

hayday75 wrote: »

My husband is on day 13 of his 14 days ! It's been tough for everyone .I was just thinking i'm sure this is illegal - is it ?
He was told he had to work the 4 days inbetween he's shifts 6 ,(4 overtime) 4

Depends what his job is and why it's happening.

He should get a clear 24 hours rest per week or 48 per fortnight, but in some jobs/circumstances this doesn't apply/can be done as a one off

.https://www.gov.uk/rest-breaks-work/types-of-breakZ

hayday75

Thank you ! I think it's a one off but that don't stop him being knackered .:(

notanewuser

What does he do?

hayday75

Maintainance shift leader

ILW

If it's a temporary situation I would just bank the cash.

little_miss_muppet_face

My husband works offshore and he does 14 x 12 hours, but then he has 2 weeks off..

Almo

It wouldn't be permitted for safety critical workers in the rail industry, what kind of maintenance does he do?

paddedjohn

I do 12 hour nights alternating with another bloke, if im off he covers me and vice-versa. Hes off soon for 7 shifts and I will have a total of 17 x 12 hr shifts to cover back to back, it can be tiring but its very rewarding.

hayday75

I do 12 hour nights alternating with another bloke, if im off he covers me and vice-versa. Hes off soon for 7 shifts and I will have a total of 17 x 12 hr shifts to cover back to back, it can be tiring but its very rewarding.

17 x12 that's alot ! I thought 2 weeks without a break was pushing it .

paddedjohn

It does tend to be non stop work bed work bed but you get used to it;)