We have an employee due to go on Maternity leave. The company shuts down over Christmas and all employees are required to' save ' 5 days of personal holidays to cover this shutdown.
As the lady is question will be on her 90% of weekly earnings during this time - should she also get the 5 days holiday ontop of her statutory Mat Pay. or is it included. Any comments from a payroll tekkie would be very much appreciated.
I would say, that it depends on what it states in the terms and conditions of employment, as she is off anyway. Could she not just have an extra 5 days holiday before she goes back to work. If she hasnt used the holiday, then obviously she is entitled to it, but whether she has it in money or holiday depends on wha't's agreed.
