Holiday pay ruling could result in huge bills

Holiday pay ruling could result in huge bills

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The video discusses the Employment Appeals Tribunal's decision on holiday pay calculations, including whether to include commission and overtime. This decision poses challenges for small businesses, potentially leading to financial burdens if backdated to 1998. The current holiday pay structure excludes overtime and commission. Some businesses, like John Lewis, are preparing financially for potential payouts. The video emphasizes the importance of good employer practices and collaboration with employees, urging the government to prioritize this employment policy.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern of business owners like Mark Williams regarding the Employment Appeals Tribunal's decision?

The reduction of holiday periods

The inclusion of commission and overtime in holiday pay calculations

The increase in basic wages

The introduction of new taxes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is holiday pay currently calculated according to the transcript?

Based on total earnings including overtime and commission

Based on the basic wage only

Based on the average of the last three months' earnings

Based on the highest monthly salary

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial concern do employers have regarding the backdating of the holiday pay ruling?

The cost of implementing new software

The expense of backdating the ruling to 1998

The need to hire additional staff

The potential for increased employee turnover

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which company has set aside funds to reimburse workers if needed?

Marks & Spencer

John Lewis

Sainsbury's

Tesco

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are business groups urging the Prime Minister to prioritize this employment policy?

To increase the minimum wage

To ensure fair wages for all employees

To reduce the number of employment tribunals

To provide certainty for businesses