Question 1

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 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

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.

Question 4

When are you entitled to meal allowance?

AH Betaaldagen · Accepted Answer

You are entitled to a meal allowance if you:

- Work more than 4.5 hours in a day
- AND you work past 19:00

If you are 18 or older and have a shift duration of 4.75, 5.00, or 5.25 hours, you can choose to convert your 15-minute paid break into a 30-minute unpaid break. You can request this from your supervisor to have it adjusted in the schedule.

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

When does my break start and end?

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