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Comment on UK Employment Law Update: Changes to Interpretation of Rest Break Requirements by Holly

Holly — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:02:59 +0000

Jane, thank you for your question in response to our discussion. Without knowing what work you are involved with, and your exact working hours, it is difficult to state what breaks you are entitled to, however it is suggested that for a 6 hour working day, you should be entitled to a 20 minute rest break. Please follow this link to Citizen Advice Bureau, http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/e_rest_breaks_at_work.pdf where they will be able to provide you with more information on rest breaks, what you are entitled to, and what you can do about your situation. I hope this is helpful for you.

Comment on Hearing the voices of child workers by sujata

sujata — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 05:45:52 +0000

child labour is nothing but child exploitation it should be stopped but how this is what we are not aware of we should give our old books, clothes and tell them all the poverty programmes for them…

Comment on UK Employment Law Update: Changes to Interpretation of Rest Break Requirements by Jane

Jane — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:05:18 +0000

If you work weekends 9am to 3pm officially but have to be in work before this time and often leaving late are you entitled to a break?

Comment on UK Employment Law Update: Changes to Interpretation of Rest Break Requirements by Yvonne

Yvonne — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:52:36 +0000

There is no legal limit to how long you should work at a VDU, but under health and safety regulations you have the right to breaks from work using a VDU. These don’t have to be rest breaks, just different types of work.
Guidance from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) suggests it’s better to take shorter breaks more often at your workstation than longer breaks and less often, eg a 5-10 minute break after 50-60 minutes continuous screen and/or keyboard work is likely to be better than a 15 minute break every two hours. But if your job means spending long periods at a VDU, eg data input, then longer breaks from your workstation should be introduced.

Comment on UK Employment Law Update: Changes to Interpretation of Rest Break Requirements by Juan Pocai

Juan Pocai — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:24:33 +0000

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Comment on Readymix Gulf: Promoting Worker Ownership of Health and Safety by Employment Law Manchester

Employment Law Manchester — Sat, 16 Apr 2011 12:26:12 +0000

In the past I have done work for oil refineries. It is in the oil companies interest (financially, politically) to implement a safe system of work. As we have recently seen with BP, unsafe systems can cost the company billions!

Comment on Temporary and Agency Workers’ Rights Debate by Judy Crouse

Judy Crouse — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 15:29:56 +0000

. I worked for twenty five years as a temp off and on at 102 different positions’. I worked for 66 different companies of which 23 have gone out of business. I even worked inside a few agencies. I have written a book about my experiences and hope that my readers will take away from my exercises, what not to do, and how to obtain work without relying on these agencies. I have tried to tell my tales with humor, giving credit where credit is due. I am on Facebook and I would love to hear from you. Judy M Crouse My booked is entitled Temp Tales an Expose’! It is available at http://www.friesenpress.com.

Comment on Foxconn – Stemming the Tide of Suicide? by Employment Law Manchester

Employment Law Manchester — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:02:47 +0000

I think this article hits on a few commercial and sociological points.

One point is that as China becomes(is) an industrial power the lifestyle of the workers is become more like that of the industrial countries of the west. To that extent, the people are becoming like drones and are facing the old adage of “living to work” rather than “working to live”.

I cant see that sending in clowns is going to effect the situation in the long term.

Comment on UK Employment Law Update: Changes to Interpretation of Rest Break Requirements by Employment Law Manchester

Employment Law Manchester — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:43:08 +0000

It would appear that this judgement is a backwards step for employees

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Comment on Give me back my passport! by NathalieGottschalk

NathalieGottschalk — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 15:41:53 +0000

We are very sorry to hear about your situation. We would advise that the best place to seek advice will be to go directly to the Indian Immigration Office.

Comment on Give me back my passport! by priya

priya — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 06:41:08 +0000

i am citizen of india and i got married witha nepali hence i had both indian and nepal passport and now my indian passport is retained with indian immigration office how can i get back my indian passport am ready to return nepal passport.

Comment on Comments and Feedback by Anushka

Anushka — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 22:41:38 +0000

Hi! Am currently pursuing my masters in Fashion Business Management at the University of Westminster and was wondering if Impactt would be open to the idea of doing a guest lecture with us regarding ethics in fashion and give a deeper insight into the kind of measures retail companies take.Do let me know your thoughts – have shared my email id above.Thank you and look forward to hearing from you, Anushka

Comment on UK Employment Law Update: Changes to Interpretation of Rest Break Requirements by Gez Walsh

Gez Walsh — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 09:43:32 +0000

Surely when you applied for these jobs you did so in full knowledge of the hours you would be required to work?

Comment on Migrant Workers in the UK… Silent Exploitation? by Mass deportations to the East - Page 11 - Religious Education Forum

Mass deportations to the East - Page 11 - Religious Education Forum — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 18:45:36 +0000

[...] in our own back yards, or indeed homes and offices, remain unnoticed and under-prioritised. Migrant Workers in the UK Jobless migrants living in shanty towns offered free flights home Jobless migrants living in [...]

Comment on Give me back my passport! by Michael

Michael — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 06:54:25 +0000

It is funny, because unfortunately some US employers retaining the passports of their employees in US too. :-(

Comment on UK Employment Law Update: Changes to Interpretation of Rest Break Requirements by Daz

Daz — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:39:29 +0000

I work in a restaurant/bar i work over 6 hours and get 1 break however i also smoke and it end up with me not have a fag for 6 hours but the manager and assistant manager go whenever they feel like it, i we do we get disciplinary is that legal?

Comment on Child Labour in the Egyptian Cotton Industry by egyptian towels

egyptian towels — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 10:13:24 +0000

This needs more awareness. I think I will post something about it on my blog as I didn’t realise before.

Comment on UK Employment Law Update: Changes to Interpretation of Rest Break Requirements by Katie

Katie — Wed, 05 May 2010 19:20:50 +0000

I work 8.30 – 17.00 as a driver in the motor trade mon-fri and 8am-12 every other Sat, my Boss takes 30 mins every day off my wage for lunch, although today as an example I had 12 mins to eat my lunch and get a coffee, sometimes i don’t get a break at all, is this legal as am driving all day?? oh and 17.00 finish?? pah! never finish on time but don’t get paid over time.

Comment on New Look Case Study – Productivity Incentives in India by Sina Mirzaei

Sina Mirzaei — Mon, 03 May 2010 18:37:18 +0000

I work for New look in United Kingdom as a sales assistant and my ambition is to work my way up to a level where I’ll be monitoring working condition for our employees overseas. I’m actually in process of becoming an supervisor if by any chance I get the job I’ll definitely end up in this field and this article has truly inspired me to do more for our staff in terms of support and creating much friendlier atmosphere at work.

Comment on Human Rights Watch targets Human Rights in the UAE by Alana Smith

Alana Smith — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 01:00:48 +0000

Thanks for sharing Martin. It appears that where the improvement of human rights is the ultimate goal, there is always a tricky balance to mainain. As you describe yourself, acknowledging and supporting the actions that some governments have taken to protect human rights is incredibly important otherwise NGOs are considered one-sided and unnecessarily adversarial, always wanting to pick a fight. Equally important, however, is the importance of continuing to remind governments of their responsibility to protect the human rights of workers in their country whom they are reliant on for economic growth. Migrant workers and those working in low paid jobs whose rights often fail to be protected must be seen as more than economic units of labour but as humans whose rights must be recognised and protected. Keep the updates coming through!

Comment on Boosting Productivity, Rewarding your workers! by Alana Smith

Alana Smith — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:45:03 +0000

Thanks for sharing your success in Bangladesh with some of New Look’s suppliers. Whilst I’m not from the UK, I gather that New Look is quite a popular brand – not only are you creating a better working environment for workers at one end of the supply chain – you are also opening up purchaser’s eyes to the impact of their purchasing power. Be interesting to know how much New Look advertises/promotes the improvements in their supply chain over the past few years.

Keep the updates coming!

Comment on Homeworking in the Indian garment industry: what are the issues and how can homeworkers’ lives be improved by Kamal

Kamal — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:48:30 +0000

Actually the problem only can be solved when you start thinking like a human being. Untill you put yourself in their shues you can’t understand their problems.

Comment on Blood Sweat and Chickens – our assessment by Peter Hyatt

Peter Hyatt — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:30:25 +0000

http://www.seamusoriley.blogspot.com

Stacey clearly is mature beyond her years and not at all self absorbed as others. The new guy, from the farm, was a refreshing replacement. Josh’s change was fascinating

Above all, however, was the comments offered by Stacey. I could not help but think how proud her parents must be. Compassionate, hard working and ladylike throughout. The cursing by some was a sad thing and the lazy character was unbearable

Thanks for a good article! Peter Hyatt. Maine USA

Comment on Ethics: No Longer a Luxury for Luxury Brands? by Shim

Shim — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:58:35 +0000

very good point, well i’m thinking about this as my master desertation topic relating to branding effect.
is there anybody has any idea plz send me

Comment on Blood, Sweat and Takeaways by cara barnhart

cara barnhart — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:55:09 +0000

Will be looking for the fair trade stamp on purchases thanks to the show….real eye opener

Comment on UK Employment Law Update: Changes to Interpretation of Rest Break Requirements by Roger

Roger — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 19:58:46 +0000

My wife is currently working 12 hour shifts. Theoretically she gets one 20-minute break and two ten-minute breaks in 12 hours. In practice they are presently so short-staffed that they get no breaks whatsoever. Is this permitted even for the short-term emergency?

Comment on Blood, Sweat and Takeaways by Jason

Jason — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:54:41 +0000

We are enjoying the show, but I find that Manos is a spoiled rotten brat, as well as an embarrassment.

Comment on UK Employment Law Update: Changes to Interpretation of Rest Break Requirements by Pete

Pete — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:27:41 +0000

I am a delivery driver i only get 20 minutes in an 8 hour shift. I drive a 3.5 tonne van – is this right

Comment on Give me back my passport! by odette

odette — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:59:24 +0000

hi! can u give me an idea, because presently my employer wants to keep my passport with them. In this how can i refuse them taking my passport. thanks

Comment on Give me back my passport! by odette

odette — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:58:52 +0000

hi! can u give me an idea, because presently my employer wants to keep my passport with them. In this how can i refuse then taking my passport. thanks