Holiday pay
Claims about unpaid or underpaid holiday pay and pay calculation methods.
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Overview
This page explains holiday pay claims in plain English, including entitlement, carry-over issues, and disputes about the correct rate of pay.
Common examples
- An employee says holiday was unpaid or underpaid.
- There is a dispute about what elements of pay should be included in holiday pay calculations.
- The employer says holiday was already taken, paid, or lost under its records.
What tribunals often look at
- What holiday entitlement applied and whether it was taken.
- Whether the rate of holiday pay was calculated correctly.
- Whether records support the sums claimed.
Timing note
Holiday periods, payment dates, and any linked series of underpayments can all matter in limitation arguments.