Do you work in hospitality? Then you are entitled to holiday pay. This is an additional amount of at least 8% of your gross salary. You usually receive this in May or June. The holiday pay is a bonus and employers are obliged to pay it.
Holiday pay and negative hours
Sometimes you work fewer hours than agreed. We call these negative hours. Your employer may not use the holiday pay to offset these negative hours. Holiday pay is separate from the number of hours you work. Even if you have negative hours, you still receive your full holiday pay.
Holiday pay with an all-in salary
Do you receive an all-in salary? Then your holiday pay (and sometimes also holiday days) is already included in your monthly salary. Your payslip must clearly state how much of that salary is holiday pay. Again, negative hours may not be deducted from your holiday pay.
Always check your payslip
Examine your payslip carefully. Especially in the month you receive holiday pay, or if you have an all-in salary. Check whether you have received the correct amount. Also, make sure nothing has been accidentally offset with negative hours.