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St1983
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Post by St1983 »

Hi,

I have requested to purchase extra annual leave, I was wondering is it 6 weeks plus 8 bank holidays or is the 6weeks inclusive of the bank holidays?
Thanks in advance
Stewface
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Joined: 01 Feb 2015, 18:12
Gender: Male

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Post by Stewface »

I've purchased Annual leave for last 2 years, so I get 30 days to pick, plus the bank holidays & any lieu days. Not sure if the money taken out your wages every week covers the extra 7.5 days off?
Creditshampoo
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Post by Creditshampoo »

Sorry for the high jack but when is the cut off for purchasing
world class male
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Post by world class male »

Creditshampoo wrote:Sorry for the high jack but when is the cut off for purchasing
think its got to be set up by end of February to start in April
Nickvilla20
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Post by Nickvilla20 »

You buy 6 days so it's 30 days plus bank holidays.
97gaz
EX ROYAL MAIL
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Post by 97gaz »

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St1983
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Post by St1983 »

Thanks for the answers.

So I asked the manager about annual leave today and he informed that allocation would be based on seniority so basically that leaves me at the bottom of the pile? What is my next step to address this problem?
Stewface
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Gender: Male

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Post by Stewface »

St1983 wrote:Thanks for the answers.

So I asked the manager about annual leave today and he informed that allocation would be based on seniority so basically that leaves me at the bottom of the pile? What is my next step to address this problem?
Unfortunately there is no where to go, apart from Local Jobcentre. Royal Mail management system seem to be ineffective in organising a fair holiday structure, for everyone (or anyone).
P13
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Joined: 11 Oct 2007, 14:35
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Post by P13 »

St1983 wrote:Thanks for the answers.

So I asked the manager about annual leave today and he informed that allocation would be based on seniority so basically that leaves me at the bottom of the pile? What is my next step to address this problem?
Your manager is not allowed to allocate leave based on seniority , put a grievance in
Creditshampoo
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Post by Creditshampoo »

P13 wrote:
St1983 wrote:Thanks for the answers.

So I asked the manager about annual leave today and he informed that allocation would be based on seniority so basically that leaves me at the bottom of the pile? What is my next step to address this problem?
Your manager is not allowed to allocate leave based on seniority , put a grievance in
This is true. Also demand your Rep sort it out if not go to the branch needs a disagreement put in over this
Newbie001
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Post by Newbie001 »

Tried explaining to missus how annual leave works in our office. She said NO companies would ever do it that way. Thinks I'm lying. She thinks you book a holiday and then put in for leave. If only.
97gaz
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