Boss taking away lunch breaks, where do i stand without a contract?

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  1. Jaimie_M's Avatar
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    Boss taking away lunch breaks, where do i stand without a contract?
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    Last edited by Jaimie_M; 29-08-2012 at 20:29.
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    Re: Boss taking away lunch breaks, where do i stand without a contract?
    Just get on with it.
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    Re: Boss taking away lunch breaks, where do i stand without a contract?
    Without terms and conditions you are entitled to the legal minimum.


    If it's casual work you might want to consider whether making a fuss about it is worthwhile, because of course he can just not ask you to come back. Make sure you get paid for the full six hours.
    Last edited by Norton1; 05-08-2012 at 01:39. Reason: Remove misleading information
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    Re: Boss taking away lunch breaks, where do i stand without a contract?
    its not casual its been the same shift without fail for 2 years
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    Re: Boss taking away lunch breaks, where do i stand without a contract?
    It's 20 mins, and it's for over 6 hours - so 6 hours exactly gets nothing, 6 hours 1 minute would get 20 mins, 12 hours would get 20 mins
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    Re: Boss taking away lunch breaks, where do i stand without a contract?
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    its not casual its been the same shift without fail for 2 years
    Well, I suggest we wait until someone well informed can adjudicate. However, I will give you my understanding of the law which is that the fact it has been the same shift for two years is not conclusive of an employment relationship.

    I suggest that you take a look on the direct.gov website for more information on workers and employees and perhaps consider going to see your local CAB.
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