Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi
Is requesting a designated lunch break at work reasonable? And how long is a lunch break?
Do you mean having your lunch break at a set time or are you not being given lunch breaks at all? The time allowed is usually related to the amount of hours worked and will also depend on where you work. When I worked in Tescos it was very set how much break you had for particular shift lengths but the computer would calculate a list of break times, especially on tills. I work in a hospital now and get 30 minutes between morning and afternoon clinic (assuming it’s running to time) In theatre it’s whenever the consultant says so or when I put my foot down if it’s getting well into the afternoon . I think this is something you need work out with your boss and come to an agreement on what will work best all round
I do not have a given lunch break.