Do I have to sign Working Time Regulation Waiver?

JBEAN

My husband has been in his existing job many years and has just been offered a job in a totally new career path...so not sure if this is standard procedure (in the care industry)

But his letter of appointment includes a Working time regulation waiver which states "I agree voluntarily that regulation 4 relating to a maximum average 48 hour week will NOT apply to my working hours and I am prepared to work more than 48 hours week when necessary...."

This wasn't discussed at interview...is it standard practice?

Does he need to sign it/agree to it?

Appreciate any advice - thank you

Guest101

Well he cant be forced to sign it.


But equally he might not last long in the job if he doesn't.

JBEAN

thank you...not seen that sort of declaration before

TBagpuss

If it wasn't mentione at interview it may be worth his contacting the interviewer and asking abou it - in particular, what hours are rmal, is overtime paid or time off in lieu given and are is such overtime compulsory.

I think a lot depends on the industry and the comapny concerned. They may have ocassional emergicies and need the paperwork in place to cover themselves, or it may be that they have a culture of expecting very long hours, in which case he needs to consider whether he wants to the job on that basis (and what the financial reward is and whether its worth it!)

anamenottaken

One reason for asking staff to sign the waiver is that it means the employer does not have to closely monitor how many hours someone is working on a rolling reference period basis. Even if he didn't sign it, in itself it doesn't mean he couldn't be required to work more than 48 hours in some weeks.

dawyldthing

He will have his contract hours but most end up working more. If you reach a point where you're fed up just say you have x to do on such a such day.

But care places are regularly understaffed, it's often like a revolving door. I think in the few years I was in one place I worked with around 40 people. It's grand if you like the extra money tho

Starlet

Maybe it is becoming common practice because Ive had to begrudgingly sign a statement of this type for the 2 most recent jobs that I have held, i.e. my present and current job.

In both jobs, Ive noticed that I am expected to work extra hours without additional renumeration.

C_Mababejive

This sounds like covert bullying. Tell him to sign it. If he then gets the job then work it until he gets full protection, then withdraw from the WTR waiver.

Takeaway_Addict

C_Mababejive wrote: »

This sounds like covert bullying. Tell him to sign it. If he then gets the job then work it until he gets full protection, then withdraw from the WTR waiver.

No, No it doesn't.

elsien

It was part of my contract, much to my disgust - I accepted it rather than make waves in a new job.
However I have no idea why it's there as I have never been asked to do overtime, and the odd hours I do I claim back as toil. Having said that, opting back in is on my to do list, on principle.
Depending on the role, your husband may find that it's irrelevant.

C_Mababejive

Takeaway_Addict wrote: »

No, No it doesn't.

They are making signing the opt out agreement a condition of his application being considered. Truth is, the ones who dont sign the waiver won't be considered in much the same way that many employers bang the drum about equality and then slyly sideline women of child bearing age.