Jennifer Cashman has more than 20 years’ specialist experience advising a wide range of employers across a number of sectors. Recognised as a Leading Individual in Irish Employment Law in the 2023 edition of The Legal 500 Europe and is also recommended as a Leading Lawyer (Band 1) in Chambers Europe. Recognised thought-leader on various employment law and HR issues, in particular retirement ages and age discrimination. Clients praise Jennifer for her “practical, business-focused advice” and say “she gives "straight answers to straight questions… clearly very experienced and her delivery is fantastic - always clear and to the point."
We have recently introduced, as one of our flexible working options, a Compressed Working Week Scheme. Employees who are now working this compressed week have queried how we are going to calculate their annual leave and public holiday entitlements. How do I handle it?
Answer:
In relation to this matter, there are two issues to be considered - the hours to which a person is entitled in respect of an annual leave / public holiday day and the pay to which they are entitled for the same days. I will deal with both issues separately as outlined below:
Calculating annual leave entitlement for employees on a compressed working week
Generally speaking, the holiday entitlement for anyone working a non-standard week
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