26th May 2006, 08:02 PM
I have looked into this and the following is a brief extract from an FSB advisory note (Federation Small Businesses - I would recommend membership to anyone trying to start their own business).
'Employees should be aware that, contrary to popular belief, there is no statutory right to take public or bank holidays, let alone to be paid for them. There is, however, a statutory right to a minimum of four weeks' paid leave per year for all employees. This leave may include the bank or public holidays.'
I doubt there is a recommendation from the IFA on this but I'd be pleased to be proved wrong.
'Employees should be aware that, contrary to popular belief, there is no statutory right to take public or bank holidays, let alone to be paid for them. There is, however, a statutory right to a minimum of four weeks' paid leave per year for all employees. This leave may include the bank or public holidays.'
I doubt there is a recommendation from the IFA on this but I'd be pleased to be proved wrong.