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

next.co.uk

Do Next pay breaks?

No. Most people don’t get paid breaks at Next.

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

Last updated 8 November 2025

How we know this

Based on data from 201 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and November 2025.

86% 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 Next

  • Best thing

    Flexible shifts (can pick up shifts yourself as well as offer them for others to pick up), great shop floor staff, good enough staff benefits.

    Worst thing

    Stress, customers can be rude, unpaid breaks, few managers make the job difficult (either rude or racist).

    9.2

    Sales assistant at Next, June 2025

  • Best thing

    Easy to pick up shifts if people need covering. Repetitive

    Worst thing

    Not enough staff in at once, short breaks

    3.5

    Sales consultant at Next, March 2025

  • Best thing

    Staff discounts

    Worst thing

    Poor staff portal IT
    Unpaid breaks
    Bad shift allocations

    2.1

    Sale consultant at Next, October 2024

  • Best thing

    Nice co workers

    Worst thing

    Horrible manager, unpaid breaks, Not getting informed about things

    2.8

    Sales assistant at Next, January 2024

  • Best thing

    The team is great. People look out for each other. Managers on hand and stick up for employees. Can pick up or swap extra shifts

    Worst thing

    Low pay for expectations.
    Unpaid breaks and holidays.
    Not enough hours for some.
    Hours can be cut to minimum contracted hours at times.

    6.0

    Retail assistant at Next, January 2023

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