Guides
Plain-English guidance on UK holiday entitlement and leave ā how the rules actually work, with worked examples you can follow. General guidance, not legal advice: always check gov.uk and Acas for your situation.
Calculate holiday for part-time staff
The 5.6-weeks method, the 28-day cap, rounding rules and worked examples for 3- and 4-day weeks.
TOILWhat is TOIL (time off in lieu)?
How TOIL works, common accrual rates, whether it is legally required, and how to write a simple policy.
Part-timeBank holidays for part-time workers
Why bank holidays should be pro-rated, the "pot of hours" approach, and a worked example.
Carry-overCarrying over annual leave
What the law lets staff carry over, the sickness and family-leave exceptions, and employer discretion.
Zero-hoursHoliday for zero-hours workers
The 12.07% accrual method and the 2024 rules for irregular-hours and part-year workers.
RecordsHoliday record-keeping rules
The duty from 6 April 2026: what to record, six years of retention, and what payroll covers rather than your leave system.
AbsenceWhat is the Bradford Factor?
The B = SĀ² Ć D formula, worked examples, trigger bands and how to use it fairly.
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