27-05-2005, 05:44
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Re: Begging thread.
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Originally Posted by Neil
I am not sure if you can opt out of the 11 hour rest like you can the 48 hour week. Swopping shifts is a regular event for shift workers - this can mean only 8 hours rest ie from 10pm till 6am. Many nurses work late shift then early shift as a routine ( or they used to )
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You are correct with the opt out but it needs to be written out and signed
http://www.dti.gov.uk/er/work_time_regs/wtr0.htm
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