working hours

[neesh]

could someone please tell me how many hours u must work to be entitled to a break? i was previously informed that if u worked 6 hrs or more then u are entitled to a 20 min break which could not be taken at the start or end of shift but didn't have to be taken precisely in the middle. for the past 5 mnths we have not been able to take any breaks, i am currently 6 mnths pregnant and feel that i should be allowed 10 mins to rest, i work in a very busy kitchen and it becomes very tireing, i recently addressed the matter as i find i very unfair that we are expected to work like slaves, and i have just been informed that i am only entitled to a break if i work MORE than 6 hours a day, can anyone tell me if this is true?

[..]

do you got any breaks for anyone?

[Ethel]

The law states that you are entitled to a 20 minute break if you work more than 6 hours.

The break cannot be taken at the end of the shift, it must be taken in the middle.

So you have been informed correctly.

[Ethel]

Here's the link:

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Employment/Employe es/WorkingHoursAndTimeOff/DG_10029451

[Ethel]

Here is the relevant advice for working whilst pregnant.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Parents/Moneyandwo rkentitlements/WorkAndFamilies/DG_10026556

[roa4]

It depends how long you work for.

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[roa4]

You should look at your contract.
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