Unsocial hours

The review concluded it is appropriate to recognise that officers working unsocial hours are doing something which is more onerous than those working normal office hours. It recommended that officers in all federated ranks who work unsocial hours receive a ten per cent supplement on their basic pay for hours between 8pm and 6am.

Mar 10, 2011
By Dilwar Hussain
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The review concluded it is appropriate to recognise that officers working unsocial hours are doing something which is more onerous than those working normal office hours. It recommended that officers in all federated ranks who work unsocial hours receive a ten per cent supplement on their basic pay for hours between 8pm and 6am.

Skilled officers working unsocial shifts in response roles could receive up to £2,000 more in cash terms per year than at present, whereas those in middle – and back-office roles will not receive additional pay and may experience an allowance reduction of up to £3,000.

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