Know how much holiday to give your staff

Introduction

Most workers are legally entitled to paid holidays/annual leave.

From 1 April 2009, a worker's statutory paid holiday entitlement is 5.6 weeks (28 days for a worker working a five-day week). This can include public and bank holidays. The entitlement for part-time workers is calculated on a pro-rata basis. Prior to 1 April 2009, the entitlement was 4.8 weeks.

This guide shows you how to calculate a worker's holiday entitlement and pay. It also explains notice requirements and how you may impose restrictions on when workers can take their holiday. Finally, the guide demonstrates how to pay leavers for any untaken holiday.

Subjects covered in this guide

• Introduction
• Statutory paid holiday entitlement
• Payment for holiday
• Calculating the increased holiday entitlement for different leave years and new starters
• Calculating holiday entitlement for atypical workers
• Holiday entitlement for employees on other statutory leave
• Pay and time off on public and bank holidays
• Taking holiday - notice periods, restrictions and sickness
• Holiday pay on termination of employment
• Here's how I manage staff annual leave

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