Is it illegal to work on a bank holiday in the UK? What you need to know
- UK schedules several bank holidays each year, like Good Friday on April 18.
- Businesses operate differently; some close, some shorten hours, others work normally.
- Many workers get the day off, while others must work with standard or reduced hours.
- UK law says, "Bank or public holidays do not have to be given as paid leave."
- Employers may offer incentives like days off in lieu, which employees can use later.
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Is it illegal to work on a bank holiday in the UK? What you need to know
Lots of people enjoy bank holidays at home away from work but is it legal to work a bank holiday in the UK?
·County Durham, United Kingdom
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