Hi,

Under the probationary period, I understand that it is legal for the employer to not allow the employee to take holiday.

However, during the probationary period, does the employee accrue holiday entitlement?

Also, what happens to any accrued holiday if the employee resigns or is terminated at the end of the probation period (let’s say the employee has accrued 5 days of holiday at the end of a 3 month probation period)? Is the employer legally required to provide payment in lieu of holiday accrued – and if the employer declines to pay for the accrued holiday, is that illega?

Thanks,
Cath
Cath Panlilio