another job question...

[jenna]

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My DH has just started a new job as a security guard. He works in 3 different shops, mainly the spar though. He went to take a break today and the assistant manager told him he couldnt leave the shop, (which was a problem because he was driving me home in his break).

is it legal for them to stop him leaving the shop dureing his dinner and breaks? surely they cant ...?

 

[Vicki83]

No i wouldn't have thought it was upto them what he does on his breaks, that's why they are called breaks so you get away from the job!

 

[Jaidy]

Nah that sounds pretty ridiculous hun, I agree with Vicki

 

[bexxie]

Hi
If they are paid breaks then they are within their rights to request he stays on the premises as they are effectively paying for the privelledge. If a dinner break is un-paid then he can come and go in the allotted time as he pleases.
bex

 

[bexxie]

hubby said get him to check contract as some security firms insist on staying on the premises.

 

[Yvanne]

in my shop(tesco) the security guard has 2 stay on shop premises just incase....

 

[Minime]

Agree with Bexxie that they can say he stays on premises but only if hos breaks are PAID. If theyre not then that is his own time.