Paid holiday rights during long-term sick leave
The European Court of Justice in HM Revenue and Customs v Stringer and others is considering whether or not workers on long-term sick leave who have exhausted their occupational sick pay entitlement are entitled to take four weeks' paid holiday under working time legislation.
- HM Revenue and Customs v Stringer and others HR & Compliance Centre's case law stop press service has information on the reference to the ECJ.
- Commissioners of Inland Revenue v Ainsworth and others [2005] IRLR 465 CA Read details of the Court of Appeal's decision.
Also
Managing long-term sickness absence: an IRS survey In a quarter of organisations, the most likely outcome of long-term sickness absence is dismissal on ill-health grounds or early retirement, according to this IRS survey report.
Long-term sickness absence: no accrual of holiday pay; top 10 tips; permanent health insurance; and case study on the legal ramifications of the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 Clyde & Co provides a series of articles on long-term sickness absence.
Holiday entitlement on long-term sickness absence policy From HR & Compliance Centre's policies and documents service.
How to deal with employees on long-term sickness absence Practical guidance from HR & Compliance Centre's How to service.
