Under the Working Time Regulations 1998, full-time workers are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks’ annual leave in each leave year.
The calculation of holiday pay has been a major issue for employers in recent years. The trend has been for courts and tribunals to find that more than just base pay has to be included in holiday pay. This includes regular overtime and commission payments.
The UK government has reportedly decided to radically scale back its plans to scrap or review EU laws by the end of this year.
As the UK enters a month with three bank holidays, nearly three-quarters of UK workers are in favour of flexible bank holidays, new research has shown.
To mark Employee Appreciation Day tomorrow (Friday 3 March) one company has announced it is giving all its workers the day off.
Carrying out an individual risk assessment for an employee who is pregnant is a legal obligation in certain circumstances.
Up to 700,000 workers may benefit from an increased holiday entitlement following the Harpur Trust v Brazel Supreme Court judgment.
A poll has found that 60% of workers in the UK would choose not to work if money was no object. The international average is 47%.
EE has a new bank holiday working policy, where employees who work the five non-festive bank holidays will be entitled to five additional days off.
The government has committed to taking forward a number of reforms to the right to request flexible working.
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The government has opened a consultation to address the complexity around holiday pay after last year’s Harpur Trust v Brazel ruling.
The top FAQ for December looks at the 2021/22 statistics for unfair dismissal compensation.
Stephen Simpson provides answer to employers' questions as rail strikes and airport staff shortages cause travel disruption for employees.
The Supreme Court is set to consider historical holiday underpayments in Chief Constable of The Police Service of Northern Ireland v Agnew.
Last month's most popular FAQs include questions on witness statements, bank holidays and sickness absence.
The UK government has introduced a bill that would end the special status given to retained EU laws. What could this mean for employment law?
Newly announced Prime Minister Liz Truss is considering a radical overhaul of workers’ rights including a review of the 48-hour working week.
