Archived 2nd Break Question

[Guessed Service]

Well just to cover your own rear-end, be as calm as you can if you discuss it again with the TL or any other leadership. Make sure to write down exactly what was said, who said it and when it happens.

 

[Kartman]

Oh hell yea - you gotta stay cool.

 

[Frontlanegirl]

At least in California, if you work 6 hours you are *required* to take 2 15-minute rest breaks and a 45-minute lunch

It is posted in TSC.

 

[Frontlanegirl]

TBH, the two leaders (hardlines/softlines ) were having a contest among themselves to see who could get the best zone for the night. It's all they were talking about on the walkies, driving us TMs batty.

At one point, I was told I had to zone (to planogram) 10 ailes in 60 minutes. That's doable if the ailes aren't destroyed, but mine were pretty messed up. They freaked out when I told them I didn't think it was possible, but I'd give it my best shot.

And not allowing TM's a second break after 7 hours is just free work being done for Target. It does add up.

 

[On6]

Maybe I missed it, but have you talked to the ETL HR or STL? Your STL should know the company break/rest policy, in addition to applicable local laws. If they were smart they would put a pretty quick end to it.

What you have described is against Target policy in every state and illegal in most, but not all, states. I'm in a state that basically provides no break requirements for those over 18. But we still are held up to Target's company-wide policy and must follow it.

If your STL is okay with it, this needs to go to the hotline.

 

[RandomRedShirt]

My old LOG tried that back when we were overnight, I swear it's over 15 years ago. Christmas time, he was flipping out and told us we don't get our breaks, only lunch. Next day we got 2 hours of paid breaks. District manager told him if it happens again he might as well quit.

 

[pinktea]

Maybe you can approach it to your STL with a "help me to help you" mentality...if he/she is any kind of smart, they will realize that having a SR.TL who is blatantly breaking policy is going to eventually reflect really badly on THEM, the STL, if/when anyone of importance gets wind of it.

 

[Kartman]

Maybe I missed it, but have you talked to the ETL HR or STL?

I was off yesterday and today. I'll see when I go in tomorrow to close.

 

[redeye58]

The plot thickens.....

 

[Kartman]

Many veterans have left this store in the last few months.

 

[Times Up]

Well, I do 7-11 every day with no real break. I'll grab a swig of coffee and power on. I'm also making 3-4 times what I made at Target.

I did 3-4 hours more than once on a register. Not my idea of fun though.

Common at my store. Will even need to let GSTL/GSA know that I leave in less than an hour and have 4 hours in, and want my break!

 

[Kartman]

Well, I went in for my 4 to 12 shift and was told that that TL was "gonna be talked to about breaks."

Also, I had no problem taking my 2nd break.

Cool.

 

[HRZone]

Love happy endings

 

[Kartman]

I had a sense there was something more going on than I was privy to know.

As usual...

 

[Hardlinesmaster]

When I mentioned the hotline, they asked me if I needed the number.

Below

 

[Greenie]

Common at my store. Will even need to let GSTL/GSA know that I leave in less than an hour and have 4 hours in, and want my break!

That's ridiculous. what are your GSTL/GSAs doing with the dang grid they carry around?

 

[Times Up]

That's ridiculous. what are your GSTL/GSAs doing with the dang grid they carry around?

They get off schedule because we're busy, too busy to do breaks. Too busy to do breaks because we're understaffed. The GSA/GSTLs are always running around like chickens with their heads cut off (covering SBux breaks, @SD, in their office off stage, etc). Almost never are they speed weaving and supervising lanes....it's very different than when I worked at Spot before, and I don't fully understand why it's so different.

 

[TwilightZoner]

Nope, report that.

 

[thetargetman]

Can the LOD rescind a TM's 2nd break?

I'm talking, of course, a TM who has worked the required hours (at least 7 hours) to be eligible.

Can they say "No one gets a 2nd break on my shift?"

NO!! that is 100% illegal. If the TM chooses to not take a second break that is their choice not the LOD

 

[Kartman]

Yes, all of that has been taken care of. That TL won't be doing that again.

 

[Yetive]

No neck snapping necessary 😀.

 

[redeye58]

No neck snapping necessary 😀.

Awwww, man.....I had tickets printed up for that spectacle 🙁

 

[Kartman]

If there were witnesses I could never get away with it.

 

[SilentCrow]

Glad it worked out for you. That's insane.