Did You Know? HR Fact 3 – Employees Accrue Holiday Pay During Sickness | Consensus HR in Herts & Beds
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Fact 3: Employees Accrue Holiday Pay During Sickness:
Did you know that employees continue to accrue statutory holiday entitlement even when they are on sick leave? This was established through various employment tribunal cases and is part of the Working Time Regulations.
Matthew Chilcott, Owner of Consensus HR, comments: “Employers must understand their responsibilities when managing long-term sickness absence. Having a clear absence management policy is essential to ensure fairness and compliance.”

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