Jump to content

Log in or register to remove this advert

Weekend Work Rate


Treespasser
 Share

Recommended Posts

Log in or register to remove this advert

1 hour ago, doobin said:

From a business perspective, Whatever you can get away with, but I’d not put up with a subby wanting to charge me 25% extra for working on a Saturday. 

Thanks, though 25% was just a massive guesstimate. I've never discussed weekend work with anyone before, so just need to be guided in he right direction

Link to comment
Share on other sites

22 minutes ago, swinny said:

I'd think someone was a tosser to charge more for a weekend... Just sad really. They're all the same days... Doesn't show a team player to me. 

 

I've worked all sorts of days and not charged any extra to do so.

... if I was employing lads on proper contracts they'd be on time/third, time/half, or double time for working weekends. I wouldn't charge them out at any more mind... perhaps I would in real life.

 

I did what should have been a six hundred quid job a couple of Saturdays back, the client insisted I couldn't get in there until after lunchtime. That job will be £800 quid sir, see you Saturday afternoon. I'm not writing half my weekend off for no greater reward. Some might want to put business first, I prefer time with people I know and like on the days they get off work.

Edited by eggsarascal
  • Like 7
Link to comment
Share on other sites

If it's your choice to work the weekend or you have asked for extra work on a weekend to bump up your pay a bit - normal hrly rate

 

If say I've asked you to work a weekend as we are stowed out and need to get some jobs off the list - 1.5 hrly rate or a bonus incentive.

 

If the client insist that the work is done on a weekend so as not to disrupt there own business operations and are getting charged accordingly - minimum 1.5 but I'd aim to pay 2 X normal rate or normal rate and a day in lue depending on what the job was.

 

Everyone needs a rest after a hard week as tired staff are unproductive and potentially unsafe.

 

 

  • Like 9
Link to comment
Share on other sites

5 minutes ago, Mark J said:

I'd be looking for 1.5x normal fee Saturday and 2x for Sunday.
 

This was always the case when I was employed. It ain't going to change much nowadays. If people want to go out on a weekend for flat rate they are welcome to it. I guess I'm not a team player.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share


  •  

  • Featured Adverts

About

Arbtalk.co.uk is a hub for the arboriculture industry in the UK.  
If you're just starting out and you need business, equipment, tech or training support you're in the right place.  If you've done it, made it, got a van load of oily t-shirts and have decided to give something back by sharing your knowledge or wisdom,  then you're welcome too.
If you would like to contribute to making this industry more effective and safe then welcome.
Just like a living tree, it'll always be a work in progress.
Please have a look around, sign up, share and contribute the best you have.

See you inside.

The Arbtalk Team

Follow us

×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.