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lunch break restrictions?

Straycat · 2010-02-02 21:30:42

our work place want to insist on staff staying in the building on call during our unch breaks. is this legal or do we have a right too go out and actually have a break?

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02-02-2010 10:30pm

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Straycat

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our work place want to insist on staff staying in the building on call during our unch breaks. is this legal or do we have a right too go out and actually have a break?

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#2 02-02-2010 11:08pm
mood

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Not 100% sure. I would assume they would have to pay you if they want you on call. If your not paid for lunch I would guess that you are fee to do what you want. Hopefully some will know for sure.

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#3 02-02-2010 11:17pm
acia

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In my job we have to stay in the building for the breaks that we are paid for but are free to do what we like on unpaid 1 hour lunch breaks.

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#4 07-02-2010 11:00pm
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would also be interested if someone could clarify.

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