Enforced 2 week break at extension?

[BolshieBastard]

I'm aware that Financial sector largely apply an enforced 2 week break over Christmas/ New Year. I've also heard (though it's never applied to me) about some Financial clients forcing/ trying to force a specific 2 week break in the summer.

But, I've never heard of a contract being offered with a clause insisting on an enforced 2 week break directly at extension, should one be offered.

An ex-colleague of mine has just received one like this and ran it by me.

Anyone else ever heard of this? It seems bizarre and I wonder whether it's something that the agency have insisted upon due to misunderstanding of some legislation/ rules to solve a problem that doesn't exist.

I dont see what the issue is unless people need to work to live.

With the way my commute is going due to road works (1 x 3 hour journey and most 2 hours each way, 5 days a week), Im seriously considering telling the client if they want to renew, I want a week off before starting any extension.

[SpontaneousOrder]

I dont see what the issue is unless people need to work to live..

My issue is that I would want to take time off when it's convenient for me, rather than some arbitrarily chosen date.

[PerfectStorm]

My issue is that I would want to take time off when it's convenient for me, rather than some arbitrarily chosen date.

Indeed, but you're a contract worker who works on an as-and-when basis as requested.

[tarbera]

My issue is that I would want to take time off when it's convenient for me, rather than some arbitrarily chosen date.

Just schedule your time-off near a major milestone, hey presto you will get an exception