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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…
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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
The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property (IP) rights including patents, designs, trade marks and copyright. IPO is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology , supported...
Tax and reporting rules for employers who provide or pay for employees' holidays
Find out when you need to pay VAT if you provide holiday accommodation, caravans and camping facilities.
Find your child's school term, half term and holiday dates on your local council's website
Ask your council about before and after school clubs and holiday play schemes run by a school, private or voluntary organisation
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