Annual holidays
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How many annual holidays you get
All employees are entitled to at least 4 weeks’ paid annual holidays (annual leave) for each year they have worked for their employer.
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Taking annual holidays
In general, you can take annual holidays at any time that is agreed between you and your employer.
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How much you’ll be paid on annual holidays
Your annual holidays are paid at the rate of the greater of your ordinary weekly pay and average weekly earnings.
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Trading in annual holidays for cash
You can ask to swap up to 1 week of your annual holidays for cash each year.
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Taking unpaid leave
You can take unpaid leave if your employer agrees to it. The agreement should be recorded in writing.