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Mary Bowman
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What is the average holiday allowance in similar size offices in the fields of architecture and landscape. Is the Christmas shut down period normally given on top of the statutory 20 days or included within?
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Adrian Waltho
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Mary,
There is no currently available data on the average holiday entitlement for architectural practices. We suggest you contact RIBA for guidance on the typical allowance.
Uniquely to the UK (out of the EU), the statutory allowance of 20 days paid holiday can, if the employer wishes, include designated public holidays such as Christmas and New Year. So, it is up to your terms and conditions of employment to state whether or not days off at Christmas and New Year are counted towards the statutory paid holiday entitlement.
The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) recently published some excellent guidance on their website concerning holidays and holiday pay. You can access the guidance at www.acas.org.uk/publications/AL03.html
Hope that helps. If you have any more queries, please don't hesitate to submit another online advice question.
Best regards,
Workplacelaw Network
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