Acas have published a reminder on summer holiday advice for employers faced with last minute requests as schools start the summer break. The guidance highlights that employers may struggle to grant all their employees the leave they have asked for at popular holiday times, while still meeting their business needs. The online advice is designed to answers questions about granting and taking time off during the busy summer period and provides the answers to six frequently asked question including: can someone take three weeks holiday during the school summer break?; and, can annual leave request be refused? Further information about holiday entitlements is also provided in the Acas advice leaflet – Holidays and holiday pay.
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This provides summary information and comment on the subject areas covered. Where employment tribunal and appellate court cases are reported, the information does not set out all of the facts, the legal arguments presented and the judgments made in every aspect of the case. Employment law is subject to constant change either by statute or by interpretation by the courts. While every care has been taken in compiling this information, we cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Specialist legal advice must be taken on any legal issues that may arise before embarking upon any formal course of action.