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2.7.1 Travel Allowance
Your place of work is the site you are allocated to, which is subject to change, dependent on projects.
In the event you are required to provide your own transport in order to carry out your duties in a
company location outside of your allocated site, you will be allowed to claim for mileage expenses at
current company rates. Arrangement regarding mileage expenses must be confirmed with a Senior
Manager in advance.

2.8 CONFLICT OF INTEREST

It is a condition of your employment that whilst you are an employee, you do not have any competing
financial or business interests. If a conflict of interest should subsequently arise, you should discuss
the issue with a Senior Manager.

Outside interests extends to devoting Company time to personal social media campaigns to generate
followers, likes, etc on personal projects, personal business concepts or private events.

Where you require time off for a registered charitable venture or event, please bring this to the
attention of a Senior Manager to see if local agreement can be reached on same.

2.9 OTHER EMPLOYMENT

It is a condition of your employment that whilst employed by the Company, you do not enter into
employment with another company or undertake work on a freelance basis without the prior written
permission of the Company. Your total aggregate hours of all employment cannot exceed the legal
limitations set out in Organisation of Working Time Act 1997.

If you propose taking up employment with an employer or pursuing separate business interests or any
similar venture, you must discuss the proposal with a Senior Manager in order to establish the likely
impact of these activities on both yourself and the Company. You will be asked to give full details of
the proposal and consideration will be given to;

• Working hours
• Competition, reputation and credibility
• Health, safety and welfare

You will be notified in writing of the Company’s decision. The Company may refuse to consent to
your request. If you work without consent this could result in the termination of your employment.
If you are unhappy with the decision you may appeal using the Grievance Procedure.

2.10 HOURS OF WORK AND SHIFT REQUIREMENTS
Your hours of work are set-out in the terms of employment contract. Any permanent changes to your
working hours or the conditions of your employment will be noted in your employee file. Bretland
operate a clocking in-system for recording your working hours and break periods. You must sign in
also after clocking in. Timesheets are to be authorised by immediate supervisor. Only you are
authorised to record your own working time.
2.10.1 Breaks
In accordance with working time legislation the Company is committed to the welfare of its employees
regarding the amount of time they spend at work. All employees whether full-time, part-time or flexi-
hours are covered by the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. The Company acknowledge that
exceptional seasonal or project-based demands place additional onus on staff to meet client needs.

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