Opt out of Sunday work. Advice?

[YoursTruly]

Right, before I make any kind of request I want some advice first as I don't want to ruin my relationship with the company or my colleagues.

I currently work in a mobile phone shop in a shopping centre, I have been here over year and currently work everyday apart from Tuesday & Saturday. I've read about the right to opt out of Sunday working but what does this actually entail? I'm well aware I would have to work an extra day in the week.

In what right can my employer refuse it?

The reason I want to opt out is because as it stands, it's not fair the way the rota works it's only me and one other person who works everyday weekend without fail.

[stevemLS]

Re: Opt out of Sunday work. Advice?

Hi and welcome

You have the right to opt out of Sunday working under s40 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/...of-sunday-work

As far as I know, your employer is not obliged to give you an additional day during the week in these circumstances.

[YoursTruly]

Re: Opt out of Sunday work. Advice?

Hi and welcome

You have the right to opt out of Sunday working under s40 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/...of-sunday-work

As far as I know, your employer is not obliged to give you an additional day during the week in these circumstances.

I am contracted to 45 hours so would this mean the company could just reduce my contract if they wanted?

Would I put my request to my manager or to HR? I'm guessing to my manager?

[stevemLS]

Re: Opt out of Sunday work. Advice?

I would say to your manager.

The notice takes effect 3 months after the date it is given.

I am not certain about any reduction in your hours, it depends as far as I can see whether you are actually contracted to work on a Sunday.