Working a night then a day shift?

joe2cool

Hi just wondered if anyone can help? Having difficulty finding information on this. My partner has been told she is able to work a night shift from 9pm until 7.30am & also a shift in the afternoon starting from 2 -10pm & there's nothing wrong with this? This would be in a care home situation.

Is this correct? Would apprciate any help/Information

Thx

AP007

Daily rest

Under the Working Time Regulations 1998, regulation 10, a worker is entitled to a rest period of 11 consecutive hours rest in each 24 hour period during which he works for his employer.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/workingtime.htm

notanewuser

Not acceptable as a regular arrangements, but acceptable as a once off.

From AP007's link:

"However, there are a number of special circumstances in which the entitlement to rest periods does not apply, for example, where the activities involve a need for continuity of service or production or where there is a foreseeable surge of activity. Also, if a shift worker changes shift, it may not be possible for them to take their full rest entitlement before starting the new pattern of work. In such a case the entitlement to daily and weekly rest does not apply."

joe2cool

Ok cheers guys for quick response, its not a permanent set up, just to cover sickness

Thx again

Reue

I remember regularly being asked to work exceptional shifts back when I was 16/17. The longest non-stop one was 23 1/2 hours. 7am - 6:30am the next day.

Oh to be that young and energetic again