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Length of a break
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I have a new job working an eleven hour day. They have said that I am not covered by the Working Time Regulations 1998. However, they could not give me an exact lunch break length. I know it will be at least 1 hour but how much more can it be without it looking like I'm taking the mickey? They wouldn't give me an exact time. Maybe I should just ask other colleagues what they do but other people sometimes take cigarette breaks & I don't smoke.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.the working time regulations cover all people and you have the right to opt out,the employer has not got the right to assume on your behalf.
There are derogations attached to the regulation that cover working time and eleven hour days,you are entitled to 20mins rest after six hours at work,although there will be stated times at your place of employment,just ask.
The working time regulatios are there for health and safety,and can be found on the DTI web site.
i am with the chef here, we are fed listening and reading about 1 hour breaks, it doesnt happen in our chosen vocation,i work for a charity and we have to eat within 20 minutes, sick fed up office workers and there 1 hour, what abouit factory workers, you are damn lucky to have a hour dont rock the boat