Holiday Pay Entitlement

djt0607

Hi,

Im wondering about holiday pay when in emplyment. I am (or was) a casual worker, as in I worked only 2 days per week part-time (Monday & Wednesday) as I am in full-time education.

However, I was let go last week as the company is cutting back on staff/wages costs due to the current economic crisis; and as I am only a part-time employee, I was seen as the prime target for the company to get rid of.

The companies structure for taking holidays is from between october-september. I have not, up to last week where I was let go, taken any holidays. Now that I have been let go, I am wondering if I am entitled to be paid for the holidays in which I have not taken?

As far as I am aware, part-time employees are entitles to 10 holidays per year. Though I am wondering does this apply to me since I am only a casual part-time worker who just works 2 days per week.

If you please help me out on this issue or point me in the diretion of some official information, I would be very greatful.

Thanx

John.

gerrycollins

firstly the day amount you are entitled to as paid holidays are based on any contract you have. however you have to fullfil certain mininum requirements first

there are a number of ways in which holiday pay is calculated I wont go through them all but for part time workers usually its 8% of the hours you have worked would equal your holiday pay hours.

amcalester

I agree with Gerry, its usually 8% of the total hours worked.

Sleipnir

Remember that the law will overrule whatever is in your contract. i.e. if your contract says you're entitled to 5 days leave, but legislation states that you're entitled to 10, then you're entitled to 10.

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/employment/employment-rights-and-conditions/leave-and-holidays/annual_leave_public_holidays