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Annual leave: the law explained

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The Working Time Regulations 1998 and the AWO (Agricultural Wages Order) provide employees with minimum paid annual leave entitlements.  This Q&A seeks to address some of the common questions our members raise with us regarding holiday entitlement and pay.

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