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Mark Gleeson · 07-04-2008, 14:51

The issue at hand here is working days off, where choice always applies

The roster is 5 days out of 7 days, drivers have no choice which days they work or what days off they get, but have 100% choice in what days off they choose to work if requested to do so. One of the days off is meant to be a weekend day. Bear in mind the working time act comes in as well as does the 48 hour per week limit

So if they are asked to work a day off on a Sat or Sun its highly unlikely they will come in, more so since there is a semi formal ban in place on working any rest days until Phil Flynn finally tables a solution.

Unlike the UK all days are considered equal and the rate of pay is fixed it doesn't mater what time of day or day of the week

07-04-2008, 14:51	#80
Mark Gleeson Technical Officer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Coach C, Seat 33 Posts: 12,669	The issue at hand here is working days off, where choice always applies The roster is 5 days out of 7 days, drivers have no choice which days they work or what days off they get, but have 100% choice in what days off they choose to work if requested to do so. One of the days off is meant to be a weekend day. Bear in mind the working time act comes in as well as does the 48 hour per week limit So if they are asked to work a day off on a Sat or Sun its highly unlikely they will come in, more so since there is a semi formal ban in place on working any rest days until Phil Flynn finally tables a solution. Unlike the UK all days are considered equal and the rate of pay is fixed it doesn't mater what time of day or day of the week __________________ Unhappy with new timetable - let us know Last edited by Mark Gleeson : 07-04-2008 at 14:56.