A decent work-life balance is the key to a happy and healthy workforce. And as an employer, you have certain obligations in terms of the annual leave you’re required to grant your employees, whether they’re full-time, part-time or casual workers.
In this post, we’ll discuss what annual leave is, how it works and how much leave you need to grant your employees. Let’s jump in.
What is Annual Leave in the UK?
Annual leave is a period of paid time off (PTO) granted to employees by their employer. Employees can use their annual leave for whatever they like, including holidays or just relaxing at home. Leave is typically set out by an employment contract.
What is Statutory Annual Leave?
Statutory annual leave is the minimum amount of leave that UK employers must grant their employees each year. Almost all workers in the UK are entitled to 5.6 weeks of annual leave. For full-time employees, this amounts to 28 days of paid holiday.
Additional Annual Leave
Employers can choose to offer their employees various types of leave in addition to the statutory minimum of 5.6 weeks. While this is completely at your discretion as an employer, it can be a great way to show your employees that they’re valued.