All items: Annual leave

How to deal with the holiday entitlement of an employee taking maternity leave

Updated to reflect that regulations are expected to come into force on 1 January 2024 confirming that annual leave that cannot be taken due to maternity leave can be carried forward.
How to deal with the holiday entitlement of an employee taking adoption leave

Updated to reflect that regulations are expected to come into force on 1 January 2024 confirming that annual leave that cannot be taken due to adoption leave can be carried forward.
How to manage bank holidays

Updated to include a reference to the additional bank holiday for the King's coronation.
How to deal effectively with sickness that occurs during or just before a period of holiday

Practical guidance on dealing effectively with sickness that occurs during or just before a period of holiday, including the effect of the ECJ judgments in "Stringer" and "Pereda".
How to deal with an employee who goes ahead with a holiday when annual leave has not been authorised

Practical guidance on dealing with an employee who goes ahead with a holiday when annual leave has not been authorised, including investigating the unauthorised absence and disciplinary sanctions.
How to deal with an employee who returns late from holiday

Practical guidance on dealing with an employee who returns late from holiday, including investigating the unauthorised absence and taking disciplinary action.

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Practical step-by-step advice on how to manage workplace situations relating to working time: annual leave.