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cuz

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Hello, my normal working hours are 7:30 to 4:00 with a 15 minute break at 9:30 and 30 minutes at 1:00. There's now mandatory overtime until 6:00 without any break. Is there a legal requirement for a break in this period from 1:30 to 6:00?

Many thanks
 
cuz said:
Hello, my normal working hours are 7:30 to 4:00 with a 15 minute break at 9:30 and 30 minutes at 1:00. There's now mandatory overtime until 6:00 without any break. Is there a legal requirement for a break in this period from 1:30 to 6:00?

Many thanks
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I don't think there is a legal entitlement but I'm very surprised that you are not getting a 15 minute break at 4.00.
We start at 8am (or earlier if you want) have 15 minutes paid break at 10am, 30 minutes unpaid at 1.00pm and a 15 minute paid break at 4.30 if you are working until 6 or later.
 
gipimann said:
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/e...ns/hours_of_work/rest_periods_and_breaks.html

Anything of assistance here?
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In general, you are entitled to a 15 minute break when you have worked for 4 ½ hours.

It seems to me that there is although I'm not sure what in general means.

Purple said:
I don't think there is a legal entitlement but I'm very surprised that you are not getting a 15 minute break at 4.00.
We start at 8am (or earlier if you want) have 15 minutes paid break at 10am, 30 minutes unpaid at 1.00pm and a 15 minute paid break at 4.30 if you are working until 6 or later.
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Yes it's quite a long time without stopping for something to eat and a cigarette!
 
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