Permanent exemption from weekend work in weekend-based roles
Is this considered a reasonable adjustment under UK Law?
Overview
If the industry (Retail/Hospitality) is weekend-heavy, this is hard.
For Employees
Ask for "fixed" weekends off (e.g. 1 in 2) rather than a total ban if it burdens the team.
For Employers
If everyone wants weekends off, granting this to one person indefinitely causes resentment. Rotate it?
Key Considerations
- Fairness to others.
- Rota rotation.
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