If you’re off sick and can’t take your holiday, you don’t have to miss out. You have the right to carry that annual leave over and use it later.
A lot of people don’t realise this, but it’s part of your legal rights at work. Whether it’s a short illness or something more serious, it’s worth knowing what your rights are. You can tell your employer that you want to take sick leave instead of annual leave – so you can save your holiday entitlement for when you can enjoy it.
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