Employees given coronation warning – HR News

Posted on Apr 17, 2023 Employees across the UK expecting an extra Bank Holiday off work to mark the coronation of King Charles III have been warned they may not be entitled to it by an employment specialist. Jayne Holliday, Legal Director at award winning West Midlands law firm Higgs LLP, told workers they shouldn’t assume they automatically have the additional day off work. Millions of Brits are looking forward to the additional public holiday on May 8 as part of the historic coronation celebration weekend. But Jayne said: “There is no statutory right for people to have the day off. Ultimately, it is down to what is in an individual’s contract. “Many contracts will entitle an employee to a certain number of days annual leave plus Bank Holidays. Clearly that covers May 8 and those employees can get the bunting out. “However, other contracts will specify the number of days annual leave allowed plus the eight usual Bank Holidays. “If a contract specifically says the usual Bank Holidays, then it will not automatically cover this additional Bank Holiday and a discussion will need to be held between employer and employee.” Any worker who is not entitled to the day
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