This is where an employer can ask employees to go home without pay because there is not enough work. It's a sneaky way of exploiting workers. BR's are often popular with employees who are fond of the drink, hardcore druggies and gamblers. This term seems to have originated in the food production industry in Northern Ireland. A BR can also be known as a bullroot or a Brendy Rogers.
I'll see if I can get a B R (business reason) today so I can get a few whoopers and get wiped this afternoon.
by Whowantspeas November 6, 2018