Most people work from Monday to Friday. An employer might also ask you to work Saturdays and/or Sundays. We call this weekend labour.
Many companies have people who also work on weekends. These companies include supermarkets, cleaning companies, hotels and factories. If you work on weekends, you work on Saturdays and/or Sundays. You might work only on weekends, or you might also work during the week. This depends on your contract.
Your contract specifies whether you have to work on weekends. Read it carefully. If your employer requires you to perform weekend labour, this must be specified in your contract. If you have any questions about this, you can ask your employment agency or manager.
Sometimes you are paid extra for working on a Saturday or Sunday. We call this an allowance. Whether you are paid an allowance depends on the company and your contract. This means it is not always applicable. You can ask your employer or employment agency about this.
You have a right to rest days even if you work weekends. By law, if you work on Sundays you must have at least 13 Sundays off a year. Your CAO or contract might state a lower number. The law contains rules on the number of hours of rest per day and per week. Rest is essential for your health.
Yes, but only if your contract says so. You need to know in advance that you will be working on weekends. If you are not sure, you can ask your employer or employment agency.
Sometimes you are paid extra for weekend labour. This is not a legal requirement. It depends on your contract or CAO. Ask your employer or employment agency about this so you know what your rights are.
If you work on Saturdays or Sundays you must be given other rest days during the week. Everyone has a right to rest. The law contains rules on the number of hours of rest per day and per week. Your employer needs to make proper arrangements for this.
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