Enforcing Holidays around business refurb
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Hi all, not sure if this is the right section so mods please move if not.
I own a business which is shutting down for a refit in 4 weeks for 2 weeks. I've told the staff that this will be 'enforced' holiday (they'll be shut so no staff will be needed). One of them is telling me that I have to pay them without deducting their holiday entitlement as they've not chosen to be off. Does anyone know if this is true? I've spoken to ACAS who told me that I have to give them double the amount of notice that I am enforcing they are taking off. i.e. 4 weeks notice to enforce 2 weeks holiday. But the guy didn't fill me with confidence that he knew what he was talking about.
Can anyone confirm or deny his information?
Thanks all
I own a business which is shutting down for a refit in 4 weeks for 2 weeks. I've told the staff that this will be 'enforced' holiday (they'll be shut so no staff will be needed). One of them is telling me that I have to pay them without deducting their holiday entitlement as they've not chosen to be off. Does anyone know if this is true? I've spoken to ACAS who told me that I have to give them double the amount of notice that I am enforcing they are taking off. i.e. 4 weeks notice to enforce 2 weeks holiday. But the guy didn't fill me with confidence that he knew what he was talking about.
Can anyone confirm or deny his information?
Thanks all
Edited by audi321 on Tuesday 10th June 18:25
What you need to clarify in your mind is what's most important.
Sticking rigidly to employment law and having employees who hate you, or being flexible and seen as a great boss.
The latter is probably worth more than any savings made on the former.
Of course, some will voluntarily take the time off when requested - but forcing people who've made other plans for their holiday time to take it when you want it taken won't win you any goodwill with the employees.
Sticking rigidly to employment law and having employees who hate you, or being flexible and seen as a great boss.
The latter is probably worth more than any savings made on the former.
Of course, some will voluntarily take the time off when requested - but forcing people who've made other plans for their holiday time to take it when you want it taken won't win you any goodwill with the employees.
Four days notice for two days.
IANAL though, but The Gov site would seem to confirm and hopefully someone will be along to confirm.
IANAL though, but The Gov site would seem to confirm and hopefully someone will be along to confirm.
wasserboxer said:
What you need to clarify in your mind is what's most important.
Sticking rigidly to employment law and having employees who hate you, or being flexible and seen as a great boss.
The latter is probably worth more than any savings made on the former.
Of course, some will voluntarily take the time off when requested - but forcing people who've made other plans for their holiday time to take it when you want it taken won't win you any goodwill with the employees.
You can't easily do that though, you'd end up with good employees having holiday and poor ones getting paid time off.Sticking rigidly to employment law and having employees who hate you, or being flexible and seen as a great boss.
The latter is probably worth more than any savings made on the former.
Of course, some will voluntarily take the time off when requested - but forcing people who've made other plans for their holiday time to take it when you want it taken won't win you any goodwill with the employees.
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