Bank Holiday on non-working day

Barney224

I currently work part time (Monday to THursday). I wanted to check if I might be entitled to an additional day off because of the fact that Friday March 18th is now a one off bank holiday this year (being replaced with 1st Monday in Feb going forward)?

Not sure if this is just down to the discretion of my employer, or if I'm legally entitled to a day off in lieu!

28064212

https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/employment_rights_and_conditions/leave_and_holidays/public_holidays_in_ireland.html

If you do not normally work on that particular day, you should get one-fifth of your weekly pay. Even if you are never rostered to work on a public holiday, you are entitled to one-fifth of your weekly pay as compensation for the public holiday.

Barney224

Thanks for that

I work a four day week, as well.

I get time-in-lieu (pro-rata) for any bank or public holidays that fall on my non-working day.

(I could request payment, but I opt for time-in-lieu instead).

Barney224

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118786543#Comment_118786543

Is that legal or is it at the discretion of the employer?

Mrs OBumble

It's the legal requirement in this country.