Having to work while rest of office has time off?

[JoeyJoeC]

Just a quick question here.

 

My office closed on XMas eve, and we go back on the 4th like most people. However, due to the work I do, and a very demanding client, I am having to cancel plans and work from home in order to work on a system. I am alone in doing this, while the rest of the office enjoys a nice break. Am I entitled to these days back since I am working them? Or am I just being picky?

 

Thanks

[Emmzzi]

have you agreed with the boss that the work needs done during the break? Boss's call if you work and thus get time back, or don;t, and boss handles the client

[unclebulgaria67]

Just a quick question here.

 

My office closed on XMas eve, and we go back on the 4th like most people. However, due to the work I do, and a very demanding client, I am having to cancel plans and work from home in order to work on a system. I am alone in doing this, while the rest of the office enjoys a nice break. Am I entitled to these days back since I am working them? Or am I just being picky?

 

Thanks

 

Yes you are entitled either to pay or time off in lieu for the time you are committing. You just have to add to time sheets or whatever recording you have in place at work.

[becky2585]

You aren't automatically entitled to that time back - It depends whether your boss agreed that the hours you worked could be taken back at a later point, or whatever your contract says about lieu time. If it says nothing then you have no legal right to ask for the time back.

[ericsbrother]

not your client, your company's client so what do they say about having to work or otherwise? should have asked your boss a week ago, you cant demand anything retrospectively.