Even though I know that I'm entitled to a 1/2 hour break by law, I've been told by my boss breaks aren't in the contract so I'm not getting any, and I was written up for asking for coverage so I could take one during my 10 hour shift.What can I do?
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If you're working through an agency, speak with your rep... if you're full time, contact the department of labor...
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Go to OSHA.gov and file a complaint. You can also go to your state's department of labor's website and file a complaint. Does your boss have the required safety posters and laws posted?
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You are allowed this by Federal Law, not by a contract. If this is occuring for all employees, you should file a class action suit together. There is safety in numbers. You will win.
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You are definitely entitled by law to a 20 minute break if you work 6 or more hours, regardless of what your contract says. Se this page: http://www.berr.gov.uk/employment/employment-legislation/employment-guidance/page28979.html#rest_breaks . The authority to complain to depends upon what sort of play you work, but is most likely to be the Health and Safety Executive or your local authority. If you have documentary evidence that you were refused one, I should take it immediately to the appropriate enforcement board. If you have a 10 hour shift without a break, I think they will be down like a ton of bricks.
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call the labour board. they have to give it to you[do you work at that sandwhich place with jared as the spokesperson by any chance, i know theyre notorious for doing it]
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Do yourself a favor and report your boss to your state's labor department.
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Contact your states department of labor (it may be called different things in different states). If you have a right to a break, it is pursuant to a state or local law. Nearly every state has an agency that will help police employers.
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