Common use of Taking holidays Clause in Contracts

Taking holidays. general ▪ The basic principle is that statutory days are taken first and holidays in excess of the statutory minimum are taken second. ▪ The employer sets the holiday dates. In doing so, it will follow the wishes of the employee. The employer may deviate from these wishes only if: - that holiday would jeopardise business continuity and - it has informed the employee thereof in writing, within two weeks of the employee making their wishes known in writing.