Get your business’ annual leave calculations right first time.
Stay compliant and remove errors when calculating difficult to navigate annual leave payment scenarios. Holiday pay can be complex, especially for zero-hours, irregular hours, part-year workers, and staff with overtime or commission.
We help you stay compliant, correct errors, and avoid costly back payments by applying the latest UK guidance and case law, including the 52-week average method and current rules for rolled-up holiday pay where appropriate.
Avoid costly tribunals and back payments.
Stay on the right side of employment law.
Our team know the nuances of annual leave for any situation.
We can support your business with recalculating previous errors, calculating back payments for monies owed, and ensuring your calculation process is right going forward.
Zero hour
contracts
We can check your annual leave practices for Zero Hour contract workers. Ensuring you are compliant with Brazel vs Harpur, and any subsequent changes.
Irregular
Part Time
Don’t get caught out by paying your staff holiday pay for only their contracted hours. We can audit your payroll / timesheet data to keep you compliant.
Overtime &
Commission
There are specific rules around staff working overtime and commission earning with regards to Holiday Pay. Let HR & OD check your compliance to avoid costly issues.
Compliance and risk reduction
Avoid tribunal risk and retrospective liabilities caused by underpayments or miscoding.
Fairness and retention
Paying the correct “normal pay” for leave supports morale and helps retention.
Confidence for leaders and auditors
Our evidence packs and clear audit trails make governance and assurance straightforward.
How we work with you
Discovery
We map your worker categories (zero-hours, term-time, irregular hours, part-year) and current rules.
Data audit
We analyse timesheets, payroll outputs and historic leave to identify gaps or liabilities.
Corrections & back pay
We calculate adjustments and provide documentation for sign-off.
Future-proof setup
We implement an agreed method (52-week average or compliant accrual/rolled-up where permitted) and update templates, guidance and workflows
Quick checklist: Are your holiday pay rules compliant?
If any of these are unclear, we can review your approach and correct it with minimal disruption.
FAQs (for common holiday pay questions)
How do you calculate holiday pay for zero-hours workers?
Typically, this is done by using a 52-week average of pay (excluding non-working weeks) or, for leave years starting on/after 1 April 2024, by applying the 12.07% accrual method for
irregular hours or part-year workers. The right method depends on your leave year and worker type.
What is rolled-up holiday pay and when can we use it?
From leave years starting 1 April 2024, rolled-up holiday pay can be used for irregular hours and part-year workers. It’s paid in each pay period and must be shown clearly as a separate
item on the payslip. It should not be used for workers with fixed hours.
Do we include overtime and commission?
Yes, if they are regular. Holiday pay should reflect an employee’s normal remuneration, which includes regular overtime and commission. We can help determine what counts as “regular” for your organisation.
What changed after Brazel v Harpur Trust?
The Supreme Court confirmed that certain part-year workers’ holiday cannot be calculated simply by applying a fixed percentage. Employers must ensure the calculation reflects statutory entitlement and is based on proper averaging.
Why Choose HROD for Holiday Pay and Annual Leave Compliance?
Accurate holiday pay calculations are essential for compliance, fairness, and protecting your organisation from costly errors or disputes. At HROD, we specialise in holiday pay calculation services and annual leave compliance support for schools, businesses, and public sector organisations.
Our team stays up to date with the latest legislation and case law, including rules for zero-hours contracts, irregular hours workers, part-year staff, and complex pay structures with overtime or commission. We’ll audit your current approach, correct any inaccuracies, and implement clear, future-proof processes.
With HROD, you’ll have the confidence that every calculation is compliant, fair, and fully documented.