Blondie
My interpretation of AfC is that you will be given equivalent periods of compensatory rest for work done on a Bank Holiday.
If you are on call for 24 hours then 24 hours of compensatory rest (time in lieu) are due. Or the period split between individuals accordingly. (Section 5.14 of the Final Arrangement AfC Nov 04)
Because of the extra days annual leave I don't think compensatory rest would apply to situations that we have this festive period with Xmas Day and Boxing Day falling on a Sat/Sun. These would be covered as would a normal rota that was in place.
Tracy, you are quite right, I have posted elsewhere regarding on-call.
I have e-mailed several people over our "local agreement" to do with consecutive rest periods and compensatory rest.
I suppose we have forced the issue here with our HR Dept by asking for clarification of the EWTD with specific reference to out-of-hours service provision.
We are at an advanced stage and the outcome could be widespread and may set a precedent.
I can't say too much but we belive our case is strong, based in law, and we have the full backing of Unison.
It may get to an Employment Tribunal stage where a judicial ruling may take place.
Unless "special cases" rulings are applied everyone is entitled in a 7 day period of 6 x 11 hour consecutive uniterrupted breaks from work and one period of 24 hours of consecutive uninterrupted rest. If that is not possible then two periods of 35 hours (24 + 11 hours) within the next 7 days.
Dispute surrounds wether on-call constitutes "rest" and wether call outs generated result in compensatory rest or consecutive rest.
Watch this space, all will be revealed
