Millions lose holidays

Almost 1.7 million employees are missing out on their statutory paid holiday entitlement under the Working Time Regulations, new figures show.

A TUCs analysis of unpublished 2014 Labour Force Survey figures shows that an average of more than 6% of employees are losing out on their holiday rights, rising to 9.5% in Northern Ireland.

The greatest concentration of missed holiday entitlements is found in arts and entertainment (14%), accommodation and food (12.5 %), administration and support services (9%) and construction (8%).

The TUC says that it has become easier for bad employers to get away with denying workers their full holiday pay since tribunal fees were introduced. It has called on HM Revenue and Customs to enforce workers’ holiday rights.

www.tuc.org.uk/workplace-issues/employment-rights/working-time-holidays/17-million-people-missing-out-their-paid