Question 1

What are the break rules?

AH Betaaldagen · Accepted Answer

View a breakdown of breaks by age group and work duration.

Under 18
Shift duration (hours):
- 4:00 - 4:15 hours: 15 min paid break
- 4:30 - 8:15 hours: 15 min paid break + 30 min unpaid break
- 8:30 - 9:00 hours: 2x 15 min paid break + 30 min unpaid break
- 9:15 - 10:00 hours: 2x 15 min paid break + 2x 30 min unpaid break

18 or older
Shift duration (hours):
- 4:00 - 5:15 hours: 15 min paid break
- 5:30 - 8:15 hours: 15 min paid break + 30 min unpaid break
- 8:30 - 9:00 hours: 2x 15 min paid break + 30 min unpaid break
- 9:15 - 12:00 hours: 2x 15 min paid break + 2x 30 min unpaid break

Note:
- Your break starts when you leave your workplace and ends when you return
- If you work more than 4.5 hours and continue working after 19:00, you are entitled to a meal allowance of €8.50
- These rules apply to Albert Heijn stores that fall directly under Albert Heijn. Franchise stores may have different rules.

Question 2

How do breaks work for employees under and over 18?

AH Betaaldagen · Accepted Answer

There are different break rules for employees under and over 18:

Under 18:
- For 4-4.25 hours: 15 minutes paid break
- For 4.5-8.25 hours: 15 minutes paid break + 30 minutes unpaid break
- For 8.5-9 hours: 2x 15 minutes paid break + 30 minutes unpaid break
- For 9.25-10 hours: 2x 15 minutes paid break + 2x 30 minutes unpaid break

18 and over:
- For 4-5.25 hours: 15 minutes paid break
- For 5.5-8.25 hours: 15 minutes paid break + 30 minutes unpaid break
- For 8.5-9 hours: 2x 15 minutes paid break + 30 minutes unpaid break
- For 9.25-12 hours: 2x 15 minutes paid break + 2x 30 minutes unpaid break

Note: These rules apply to Albert Heijn stores that fall directly under Albert Heijn. Franchise stores may have different rules.

Question 3

When does my break start and end?

AH Betaaldagen · Accepted Answer

Your break starts when you leave your workplace and ends when you return. The time needed to walk to and from the canteen/break room is part of your break time. Plan your breaks in consultation with your supervisor and colleagues.

Note: These rules apply to Albert Heijn stores that fall directly under Albert Heijn. Franchise stores may have different rules.

Question 4

I have 2 shifts in one day, how much break do I get?

AH Betaaldagen · Accepted Answer

When you work multiple shifts in one day, breaks are calculated based on your total scheduled hours for that day. If this means additional breaks need to be added, you can take these during one of your shifts in consultation with your supervisor. For example: if you have two 4-hour shifts, you are entitled to breaks according to the schedule for an 8-hour workday.

Note: These rules apply to Albert Heijn stores that fall directly under Albert Heijn. Franchise stores may have different rules.

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