Holiday Leave & Pay: Navigating the Complex Rules for Employers

Introduction

Many employers are surprised to learn that:

• There are three distinct types of holiday leave, each governed by different pay calculation rules
• The Harpur Trust v Brazel ruling significantly changed how leave should be handled for certain workers
• Rolled-up holiday pay has returned as a lawful option in specific cases
• Failing to comply with holiday leave and pay requirements can result in substantial penalties

If any of these points are new to you, or if you are unsure how they apply in practice, this modular webinar series will provide the clarity and structure you need.

The Working Time Regulations are ever being interpreted and amended, not to mention they are different in Northern Ireland. Calculations are complicated, that is true. However, they must be completed correctly to ensure workers receive what they are entitled to.

This modular webinar series will provide a structured look at this confusing topic, demystifying it and providing examples and links to all relevant guidance.

What You Will Learn:

This webinar series will cover the following:

Module 1: Understanding the Three Types of Leave

An introduction to the statutory, contractual, and additional leave types, with an overview of what each means in practice and the different considerations for employers.

Module 2: Calculating Holiday Leave Entitlement

A step-by-step look at how to calculate holiday entitlement for various categories of workers including full-time, part-time, casual, zero-hours, and irregular workers.

Module 3: Calculating Holiday Pay Entitlement

Clarifies how pay should be calculated depending on the type of leave and the worker’s arrangement—explaining average pay calculations, reference periods, and relevant updates.

Module 4: Options for Irregular or Part-Year Workers

Explores how to fairly and lawfully calculate holiday leave and pay for non-standard work patterns, including the impact of Harpur Trust v Brazel and the return of rolled-up pay.

Module 5: Interaction with Other Leave & Carry Forward Rules

Covers how holiday leave interacts with sick leave, maternity leave and other entitlements, and explains the rules and limits around carrying forward unused leave.

Module 6: Non-Compliance Penalties & Enforcement Developments

Outlines the risks of getting it wrong, the potential penalties, and the proposed establishment of a single enforcement body for holiday pay rights.

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Monday 22nd September 2025

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