Annual Leave

The statutory minimum paid holiday entitlement for workers in the UK. All workers are entitled to 5.6 weeks (28 days for full-time) of paid annual leave per year, which can include bank holidays. Part-time workers receive a pro-rata entitlement.

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Holiday Pay Explained

Almost all UK workers are legally entitled to paid annual leave under the Working Time Regulations 1998. Understanding exactly how much holiday you are owed and how your pay should be calculated can save you from losing money you are rightfully owed.

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