In this episode 248 of the podcast I bring you a reminder and refresher about the way in which you calculate holiday entitlement and pay.

We cover the key points employers, employees and HR professionals need to know, including:

• Why it is important to calculate leave entitlement and pay separately.
• How to calculate annual leave entitlement for a regular employee with guaranteed or set hours.
• How to calculate annual leave entitlement for an irregular hours, zero hour or part year worker.
• What you need to consider when calculating holiday pay for all employees.
• When you can pay the standard or basic pay for holiday.
• When you need to calculate the average pay over the last 52 weeks and pay this for holiday.
• What rolled up holiday pay is and when you can pay it.
• Why you will need to rectify any issues with your calculation of holiday pay now.
• What changes are set out in the Employment Rights Bill 2025 in regard to holiday record keeping.

Whether you are an employer, HR advisor, or employee looking to understand your rights, this episode offers clear, up-to-date guidance on annual leave and holiday pay.

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Other resources on holiday

Holiday Pay: What is Rolled Up Holiday Pay?

Holiday pay and holiday entitlement changes 2024

Resources about Worker status

When is a 'Worker' a 'Worker' for the purposes of employment law?

Worker Status & the 'Gig' Economy: Addison Lee Drivers

Uber Drivers Have Workers Rights: Episode 66

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