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Most companies base holiday pay on basic pay. However, for many employees overtime, commission and bonuses make up a substantial part of their weekly pay. This means that when they go on holiday they take a drop in pay. The European Working Time Directive states that holiday pay should be based on normal pay, so that staff shouldn't receive less money when on holiday. It requires companies to take an average of the last 12 weeks earnings, to calculate their holiday pay.

Find free information on our website to help you find out your holiday pay rights, how to calculate what you should be paid, and how to claim from your employer if you think you are owed holiday back pay.