If you are ill while on annual leave, did you know you can claim that annual leave back?

If you are ill while on annual leave, did you know you can claim that annual leave back?

Looking at the new Acas guidance, holiday entitlement continues to accrue even when employees are off sick. This means that you can reclaim those annual leave days later, even if you were officially on holiday when illness struck.

What does this actually mean:

🔸 If you report your illness promptly and meet eligibility criteria, those holiday days aren’t lost, they revert to your holiday balance.

🔸 Employers must maintain clear records and ensure policies clearly outline how sickness during leave is managed.

🔸 For line managers and HR teams, this is a reminder to inform staff of their rights and support them in reclaiming affected holidays.

🔸 Whether you're planning time off or advising others, knowing you can safeguard your rest days is empowering.

📝 Read Acas’s latest guidance on sickness and holiday entitlements:https://heyor.ca/13PcGO

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