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Holidays Act reform: what employers need to know

The Employment Leave Bill was introduced to Parliament in March 2026. It is intended to replace the Holidays Act 2003 by reducing complexity and providing a workable framework to ensure employees are paid correctly when taking time off. This article by Duncan Cotterill special partner Mark Lawlor and law graduate Emma Cunniffee explains what employers need to know about the updated legislation

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Holidays Act reform: what employers need to know

The Employment Leave Bill was introduced to Parliament in March 2026. It is intended to replace the Holidays Act 2003 by reducing complexity and providing…

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