2nd June 2009, 11:51 PM
Absolutely and definitively illegal!! The attached link summarises the law and explains the European court ruling
http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=56304
In essence nobody can be denied their right to take time off at the minimum pro-rata rate in force in European/UK law. This right cannot be waived by compensatory payment, therefore such payments are illegal.
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...
http://www.mondaq.com/article.asp?articleid=56304
In essence nobody can be denied their right to take time off at the minimum pro-rata rate in force in European/UK law. This right cannot be waived by compensatory payment, therefore such payments are illegal.
With peace and consolation hath dismist, And calm of mind all passion spent...