The law on a reasonable amount of overtime

Comms69

Casey1709 wrote: »

I think you'll find NHS workers are entitled to be paid overtime rates for the extra hours beyond their scheduled hours.


Unions are better & more effective if more people join & support them.

What are you arguing, I didn't say otherwise. Im pointing out that a surgeon cannot abandon a patient (whether he is paid or not) due to the LEGAL DUTY OF CARE. So your example was fundamentally flawed.


I agree, but could always just joined one of the big players.

Casey1709

A legal duty of care is an OBLIGATION and therefore compulsory.


I don't think your desire for an argument isn't helping OP go forward.

Comms69

Casey1709 wrote: »

A legal duty of care is an OBLIGATION and therefore compulsory.


I don't think your desire for an argument is helping OP go forward.

It's just not the best example of compulsory overtime. It wasn't helping the OP.


If a surgeon left a patient they could go to prison.
If my paperwork isn't done, at worst I'm facing a disciplinary.

Lincoln_Imp

VictorCharlie wrote: »

Does anyone know what the law says is a reasonable amount of overtime? My company often 'forces' overtime and if you do not work it you face disciplinary action.
They refuse to tell us what they consider, or what the law considers to be a reasonable amount.
Any help or advice is appreciated.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/contact/faqs/workingtimedirective.htm
All the info you need there ,48 hours per week but averaged out over a 17 week period

Doesnt matter what they consider is a reasonable amount at all ,The law is the law

Can you give us an idea on what hours you are doing