Am I entitled to a shift allowance?

[gd.kelly]

What hours do you need to work before you are entitled to shift allowances, my hours have been changed and I now have to work until 7pm somedays instead of 5pm, am I entitled to anything for working anti-social hours?

[CheekyChops]

I would say not - 7:00pm is hardly anti-social! I think that refers more to people that work nights or who have to get up at 3:00am and deliver milk / newspapers etc

[buildersmate]

A decision to pay shift allowances is a company policy one. It is not part of central Government legislation. You need to refer to your company's Handbook if there is one, or previous norms. Unless its part of policy, you have no entitlement.
If your offer of employment had a clause in it stating your hours of work, you may have a case to decline to change the hours. However most companies merely state the number of hours, not the shift pattern, or put some clause in to say they may change it according to future business need.

[fireman_ponc]

7o clock finish ain't really that late.
I used to work 6-2, 2-10, 10-6 shifts. 20 % allowance for days and 40% for nights.
Double day shifts used to be 6-2 and 2-10 both still at 20%.
So i don't think you are really entitled to shift allowance or premium. But..............putting 2 hours on your finish time aint good!!!!!! i think you DO have an argument for more �� or some other benefit(early finish Friday etc) if you have to do it regularly or your working times have been permanently changed. Take it up with your boss or employee group.If you hav'nt re signed your contract you could always say no to a late finish.