Managing staff isn’t just about what happens at work; it’s also about managing holidays.
As an employer, you’re responsible for keeping accurate up-to-date records about much-deserved time off.
- Annual holiday entitlement does not expire; staff are entitled to their holidays until they take them. Only one week’s leave per year may be cashed up and only with your consent.
- Businesses need to be reasonable in considering requests; you can’t unreasonably refuse an employee who wants to take annual leave.
- However, employers can decline unpaid leave requests or advance holiday requests.
- You can only require an employee to take a holiday if you can’t agree on when leave should be taken. In this event, staff need 14 days’ notice.
- A business can’t make an employee take their annual holiday in advance, except when the company has an annual closedown.
Disclaimer: This blog has been carefully prepared, but it has been written in general terms only. The blog should not be relied upon to provide specific information without also obtaining appropriate professional advice after detailed examination of your particular situation.
