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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…
Holiday calculator to work out statutory holiday leave in days or hours
Find out when bank holidays are in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - including past and future bank holidays
An explanation of how holiday entitlement and pay operate during the pandemic, where it differs from the standard holiday entitlement and pay guidance.
Tax and reporting rules for employers who provide or pay for employees' holidays
How holiday pay and entitlement has changed from 1 January 2024.
Find your child's school term, half term and holiday dates on your local council's website
Work out how much statutory holiday leave you’re entitled to as an agricultural worker
Includes career breaks and the holiday entitlement calculator
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 you need to pay VAT if you provide holiday accommodation, caravans and camping facilities.
Information for local authorities who will receive funding to support disadvantaged children during the Easter, summer and Christmas holidays.
PAYE procedures to follow if you pay holiday pay in advance or run a holiday pay scheme for your employees.
This document provides guidance on how to calculate holiday pay for workers whose hours and / or pay are not fixed.
Employment Appeal Tribunal Judgment of Judge Auerbach on 19 April 2024.
Ask your council about before and after school clubs and holiday play schemes run by a school, private or voluntary organisation
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.
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