We asked employment lawyers to explain the changes to holiday pay and entitlement which came into effect on 1 April 2024.

As many workers would like to take annual leave around the festive period, HR can get caught in the middle. But are workers legally entitled to time off and should they be paid extra if they do work?

Over half (53%) of UK employees worked while on annual leave in the last year, according to a study from Forbes Advisor.

Yesterday (4 October) the Supreme Court made a ruling that will make it easier for employees to reclaim unlawful deductions from their holiday pay.

Only 5% of UK employers offer marriage leave on top of annual leave, according to new research from wedding app Hitched.

Widespread flight disruption has left thousands of passengers stranded since the bank holiday (28 August), leaving some employees unable to get to work.

The Carer’s Leave Bill is expected to come into force in 2024 after it received final approval from the House of Lords in May.

When it comes to annual leave, there are two types of people: those who plan their time off meticulously and make the most of their paid time off, and those who don’t.

Professional services firm Grant Thornton has begun offering flexible bank holidays. Nosa Omoigui finds out how it has been a boon for inclusivity.

More than half a million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK are looking to give their workers extra time off around Christmas, according to research from Barclays.

As the UK continues to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the government has announced that the day of her funeral will be a bank holiday, as well as a Day of National Mourning.

Companies are putting their employees at risk of burnout by making it difficult or impossible to take annual leave, according to research by Just Eat for Business.