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Holiday entitlement or annual leave - information for employers and workers on entitlement, calculating leave, taking leave, accruing leave and disputes
Almost all people classed as workers are legally entitled to 5.6 weeks’…
For regular-hours workers, employers can use a ‘leave year’ or an…
Workers are entitled to a week’s pay for each week of statutory leave that…
The general notice period for taking leave is at least twice as long as…
During their notice period the worker may be able to take whatever is left…
Work out how much statutory holiday leave you’re entitled to as an agricultural worker
Tax and reporting rules for employers who provide or pay for employees' holidays
As an employer providing holidays for your employees, you have certain…
What you have to report to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) depends on who…
Holiday calculator to work out statutory holiday leave in days or hours
Fit notes (formerly sick notes), holiday during sick leave, returning to work, long-term sick, dismissals
Travel disruption and work - employee rights, employer rights, paid and unpaid holiday entitlement, winter weather
Find out when you need to pay VAT if you provide holiday accommodation, caravans and camping facilities.
Rolled-up holiday pay: what it is, when it can be used and what SIA approved contractors must do if they use it.
Find out when bank holidays are in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - including past and future bank holidays
Ask your council about before and after school clubs and holiday play schemes run by a school, private or voluntary organisation
Find your child's school term, half term and holiday dates on your local council's website
PAYE procedures to follow if you pay holiday pay in advance or run a holiday pay scheme for your employees.
If you’re a VAT registered business, check if you can temporarily reduce the rate of VAT on supplies relating to hospitality, accommodation, or admission to certain attractions.
Use this form to give notice of a vacation of office when administrator ceases to be qualified to act.
Includes career breaks and the holiday entitlement calculator
Tell Companies House of a vacation of office when an administrator ceases to be qualified to act, for a company registered in Scotland.
How holiday pay and entitlement has changed from 1 January 2024.
Information for local authorities who will receive funding to support disadvantaged children during the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays.
Travel advice and information if you're planning a winter sports holiday abroad, including things to do before you go and staying safe at your resort.
Decision for applicant Hebridean Spa Ltd against registration number SC706469, applicant successful.
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