Whether you work on a farm or in a factory, at an office or on the road, there are certain rights that the law entitles you to. One of those is holiday pay, yet we regularly see a high number of instances in which an employer has decided for one reason or another to avoid paying workers for legitimate time off. Such breaks away from the workplace also represent a chance to recover and recuperate from the usual hustle and bustle of the working week.
The Working Time Regulations are quite clear in their intentions, but like all legal frameworks they can become somewhat complicated at times, perhaps even open to a degree of individual interpretation. If you feel you have been denied legitimate holiday pay when taking a permitted break, you should be talking to skilled and experienced employment law specialists at the earliest possible opportunity.
Here at MML Law, our team has helped many people just like you in recent years, providing clear and honest advice, reliable guidance and, where necessary, tenacious and determined representation. Far too many employers have broken the law in this way, and we have been resolute in our desire to help individuals achieve the justice they undoubtedly deserve.
The legislation that’s currently in place applies to all workplaces, including those that operate under a collective employment agreement. Organisations that have fallen foul of the law include everything from individual premises with just a handful of employees to large corporations with branches in all corners of the country. The principle of paying the right amount of holiday pay at the right time, it should be noted, applies to all of them.
In addition to the issue of holiday pay, the Working Time Regulations also apply to issues such as allotted work breaks during the day and limitations to the number of hours you are willing to work each week. Unfortunately, we’ve often seen cases where employees have been pressured into agreeing to things they didn’t want to do. This is against the law, and if this has happened to you we’d like to hear about it.
As with all examples of complex legislation, it can be daunting for an individual to face up to actually doing something about potential wrong-doing. It’s reassuring to know, however, that the team from MML Law will treat your case with understanding and sensitivity, and will listen to the individual patiently as they go through the details of their experiences.
And if we feel there is a case to answer, we will work hard to help that person achieve their best possible outcome. This is one of those occasions when you need the strongest and most robust representation, so if you’re thinking about any injustices related to holiday pay, getting in touch with MML Law is the sensible first step.
We can be contacted on 01382 206 000 for a free, no obligation chat. You can be sure of a warm welcome and a friendly conversation, so we hope you’ll make that call soon.
