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No break during work hours

29 replies

amele · 27/02/2025 09:06

I just wanted to know if this is normal practice.

Before I had my child I was full time so I got the 1 hour unpaid lunch, i went part time after I returned from maternity. so I work 9-3pm. Initially I thought I would get half an hour lunch, but unfortunately I get no lunch break at all, I can take breaks here and there when I need to (anyone can do that regardless of how many hours you work) but sometimes when I'm drowned in work, it isn't something I'm able to do. Having a fixed break would be better.
People thT are FT are working til 5.30, so only 2.5 hours more than me

Is this normal? Or have I been a fool to not mention anything

OP posts:
Blondebrownorred · 27/02/2025 09:14

It's normal. Employers don't have to give you a break working 6 hours.

rwalker · 27/02/2025 09:11

The only way round this is to start earlier or finish later and take 30 minutes unpaid

your not entitled to to any breaks on that shift

Catza · 27/02/2025 09:11

Legally, you are entitled to 20 minutes every 7h. Anything more is employer's discretion. Your shifts are too short to fall under legal entitlement.

Antsinmypantsneedtodance · 27/02/2025 09:10

Over 6 hours you have to have a 20 minute break legally. Looks like you're bang on 6 hours so aren't legally entitled to a break. If you reduce your hours or increase your working day you could get a break in.