Matalan

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Matalan is a retailer. They sell homewares and fashion for women, men and children.

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Do Matalan pay breaks?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks at Matalan.

Fashion Retailers who pay breaks include Bershka, MandM Direct and Zara.

Last updated 11 January 2026

How we know this

Based on data from 114 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and January 2026.

64% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

Why this matters

A good job should have paid breaks.

You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

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What people are saying about sick pay at Matalan

  • Best thing

    Some of the people I work with

    Worst thing

    Breaks are interrupted to talk about matalan cards
    Pay is rubbish
    Have to work all bank holidays and see nothing for it

    2.8

    General assistant at Matalan, June 2025

  • Best thing

    How i meet new people

    Worst thing

    How long n no breaks

    3.7

    Customer assistant at Matalan, November 2023

  • Best thing

    the team members are great and everyone is very nice

    Worst thing

    don’t get enough breaks and some managers can be very rude

    2.0

    Sales assistant at Matalan, January 2023

  • Best thing

    The hours I need

    Worst thing

    No breaks and long hours in your feet

    4.8

    General service assistant at Matalan, October 2019

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