tinfoil 0 #1 December 10, 2003 If you have, how did it work out? Asking because surprise surprise, I plan to file one with the Ministry of Labour (its a Canadian thing) today. The employer expects everyone to work eight hour shifts, without a break. Turns out that kinda thing is illegial. “- - Sumo is the greatest of sports. It has power, grace, speed and cluture. And most importantly, two fat bastards smacking the shit out of each other. ” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 December 10, 2003 Careful. People might think you're a liberal that hates companies and can't stand to see them make profits! quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tinfoil 0 #3 December 10, 2003 ROFL The company I work for takes care of its own profits! Its small, with 3 part time people, 3 full time people, and 5 managers, only one of which even shows up for more then a half hour. “- - Sumo is the greatest of sports. It has power, grace, speed and cluture. And most importantly, two fat bastards smacking the shit out of each other. ” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #4 December 10, 2003 QuoteIf you have, how did it work out? Asking because surprise surprise, I plan to file one with the Ministry of Labour (its a Canadian thing) today. The employer expects everyone to work eight hour shifts, without a break. Turns out that kinda thing is illegial. I don't know about Canada, but here in the US, if you have a job where you are free to use the restroom, or get a drink of water when needed, employers are not required to give you specific breaks. The only time breaks are required is if you work assembly line type stuff where you can't just walk away from your station. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #5 December 10, 2003 QuoteThe company I work for takes care of its own profits! Its small, with 3 part time people, 3 full time people, and 5 managers, only one of which even shows up for more then a half hour. If the new policy is directed at everyone, I wonder if its a knee-jerk shotgun approach to those managers who need to spend more time at work. You might want to ask for some clarity regarding the new rule; if you were a target, or if it was meant as an organizational issue. If you're one of there better employees, they might see the shotgun approach was a little too wide pattern and discuss it with you. Sometimes a little open organizational communication is better than be branded as a trouble-maker and jeopardizing the potential for advancement. Course, I don't know the full picture, its something you'll have to decide. This is merely; food for thought before you file the complaint. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #6 December 10, 2003 they're still required to give you at least a 30 minute lunch break, even if you are free to leave your desk whenever you wish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #7 December 10, 2003 Quotethey're still required to give you at least a 30 minute lunch break, even if you are free to leave your desk whenever you wish. Depends on the state. There aren't any federal laws requiring ANY meal breaks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #8 December 10, 2003 ah. forgot that labor laws differ by state. I was thinking of California's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
