Annual leave: the law explained
This guidance is intended to be used for general information purposes, is not intended to be a definitive guide to the law and cannot be a substitute for independent advice. NFU members get free initial legal and professional advice from NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458.
The Working Time Regulations 1998 and the AWO (Agricultural Wages Order) provide employees with minimum paid annual leave entitlements. This Business Guide (BG) seeks to address some of the common questions our members raise with us regarding holiday entitlement and pay.
References to employee will also include worker throughout this guide.