guaranteed leave for Christmas/Easter
Is this considered a reasonable adjustment under UK Law?
Overview
While many businesses close, some (emergency services, hospitality) remain open. There is no automatic right to religious holidays off.
For Employees
I would like to request leave for Christmas Day to attend services and be with family.
For Employers
We cannot guarantee specific dates if the business is open, but we will operate a fair allocation system or allow shift swaps.
Key Considerations
- Can a rota system share the burden fairly over several years?
- Can staff swap shifts?
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