New holiday laws...

[DHTiling]

Entrepreneurs in the building and construction sector fear the extension to holiday entitlement for UK workers will hit their profit, according to a new study.
The research shows that some 60% of builders who run their own business think the new legislation will reduce their bottom line. Almost 60% that it will slow workplace productivity, reports the study by entrepreneur think tank, Tenon Forum.


The new regulations came in to effect on (1 October) and increase the minimum holiday entitlement from 20 days a year to 24 days. In April 2009, minimum holiday entitlement will rise from 24 days to 28 days.
One in seven UK construction bosses currently offer staff an average three to four weeks’ annual leave a year, with nearly half (47%) providing four to five weeks. Just 23% provide five to six weeks holiday.
Two thirds of builders surveyed say more holiday would make staff healthier and happier, but just 37% believe the culture in their workplace would be improved.
Despite their fears, 80% of owner managers in the construction industry cite work life balance as a priority for their business and are embracing it. Over half (56%) of these offer their staff flexible working hours, a fifth allow home and remote working, and 48% hold regular company social events. Nearly a quarter (23%) give employees time off to undertake voluntary work.

.........dave....( i wish )......

 

[grumpygrouter]

Holiday regs INCLUDE national holidays BTW.

Grumpy

 

[TheWrightTiler]

I agree, the current law is for an employer to provide a mimimum holiday entilement of 22 days (including public holidays) see post below, this is the law btw
Time off work on bank and public holidays



Although many workers take time off work on bank and public holidays, your employer is not required by law to allow you time off work on these days. However, the terms and conditions of your contract of employment may give you this right, either with or without pay.


Most workers, with some exceptions, have the right to take a minimum of 20 days paid holiday from work, rising to 24 days from 1 October 2007. Part-time workers get a pro rata amount. Your contract may say that you can take bank and public holidays in addition to this leave. If not, you may have to take them as part of this leave. Even if your contract of employment does not say in writing that you can take bank and public holidays in addition to leave, you may still have this right if it is usual for other people at your place of work to take time off on these days. Your contract of employment may give you the right to extra pay instead of time off work.


There are special rules for shop-workers in England and Wales who work in large shops (over 280 square feet). If you work in one of these shops, you must be given Christmas Day off, regardless of which day it falls on. However, whether or not you will be paid will depend on your contract of employment.


For more information about your right to take paid leave from work, see How much paid holiday you can take in [DLMURL="http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/employment/holidays_and_holiday_pay.htm"]Holidays and holiday pay[/DLMURL].


If you are unsure whether you have the right to take time off work on bank and public holidays, you should talk to an experienced adviser, for example, at a Citizens Advice Bureau. To search for details of your nearest CAB, including those that can give advice by e-mail, click on nearest CAB.



http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/employment/bank_and_public_holidays.htm#top








Dates of bank and public holidays in England, Wales and Northern Ireland



The expected dates for bank and public holidays in 2007 and 2008 are shown in the tables below. These include Christmas Day and Good Friday. If a bank or public holiday falls on a weekend, you will usually get a different day off work instead. This will often be the following Monday. However, if Christmas Day falls on a weekend, the following Tuesday will also be a holiday.


Bank/public holidays in England and Wales




2007
2008
New Year’s Day
1 January
1 January
Good Friday
6 April
21 March
Easter Monday
9 April
24 March
Early May Bank Holiday
7 May
5 May
Spring Bank Holiday
28 May
26 May
Summer Bank Holiday
27 August
25 August
Christmas Day
25 December
25 December
Boxing Day
26 December
26 December


Bank/public holidays in Northern Ireland




2007
2008
New Year's Day (or instead of 1 Jan
1 January
1 January
St Patrick's Day
17 March
17 March
Good Friday
6 April
21 March
Easter Monday
9 April
24 March
Early May Bank Holiday
7 May
5 May
Spring Bank Holiday
28 May
26 May
Battle of the Boyne (Orangemen's Day)
12 July
14 July
Summer Bank Holiday
27 August
25 August
Christmas Day
25 December
25 December
Boxing Day
26 December
26 December













Dates of bank and public holidays in Scotland



The expected dates for bank holidays in Scotland for 2007 and 2008 are shown in the table below. They include 1 and 2 January. There are also a number of public holidays in Scotland that vary depending on where you live or work. If a bank or public holiday falls on a weekend, an alternative day is chosen which will normally be the following Monday. If 1 January falls on a weekend, the following Monday and Tuesday will both be bank holidays, in respect of New Year and New Year’s Day.


Bank holidays in Scotland




2007
2008
New Year's Day (or instead of 1 Jan)
1 January
1 January
New Year (or instead of 2 Jan)
2 January
2 January
Good Friday
6 April
21 March
Early May Bank Holiday
7 May
5 May
Spring Bank Holiday
28 May
26 May
Summer Bank Holiday
6 August
4 August
St Andrew's Day Bank Holiday
30 November
1 December
Christmas Day
25 December
25 December
Boxing Day
26 December
26 December






so if you currently have 13 days annual leave and 8 public hols then thats 21 so u get 3 extra days, if you get like me 22 days plus 8 annual then thats 30 so u get none

simple as that folks

hope this clears it uphttp://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/life/employment/bank_and_public_holidays.htm#top

 

[faithhealer]

What's a 'Holiday'???

 

[DHTiling]

Great add on to my post andy mate..keep them coming...........dave..