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Friday, 22 August 2008

Read about your rights to paid holidays (annual leave), how much you get, when you can take it and what to do if you have problems

How much holiday you get is normally set out in your contract of employment

When you take your holidays make sure you have given the right notice - and your employer should make sure they pay you the right pay

Find out about your rights to take time off to deal with emergencies - including information on the statutory right to time off for dependants

Find out about your rights to time off work when you are called to serve on a jury

Your rights to time off to fulfil certain public duties, including being a school governor or a magistrate

Find out about the rights that employees have to take time off for certain trade union duties and activities