Holiday BackPay Claims
The answer is No.
Because employees right across the public sector are likely to have a claim, if their holiday pay was less than their 'normal' pay throughout the rest of the year.
So workers in the private sector may well have a claim - in large and small companies - as well as public sector employees in the NHS, universities, colleges and local councils.
The HBPC web site is now up and running which people can visit and find out more information for themselves at:
For more information you can also call 0800 024 6888 or 0141 343 8066.
So start spreading the word to fellow workers, friends and families and if people have any queries they can also drop me a note at: markirvine@compuserve.com
Frequently Asked Questions
I still get email enquiries every day asking if there is a connection is between equal pay and Holiday BackPay Claims.
The straight answer is No, not a direct connection at least, because equal pay is all about gender differences - the difference in pay between male and female jobs.
Whereas Holiday BackPay Claims is solely about whether workers, male and female, received their normal pay during periods of annual leave, going back several years potentially.
So workers in the public sector who regularly receive 'additions' to pay such as overtime or shift payments may well have a claim and this is true across the public and private sectors.
In Scottish councils, for example, this could apply to lots of traditional male jobs who never had a claim in respect of equal pay - refuse workers, gardeners and suchlike - jobs which have often attracted overtime and shift work.
But Holiday BackPay Claims are also likely to apply to many female dominated jobs such as Home Carers who nowadays work additional hours and weekend or split shifts.
Likewise in the private sector, where a big employer like TESCO which has thousands of employees spread across lots of different workplaces, 24 hour supermarkets and out-of-town distribution centres, is well worth investigating for example.
North Lanarkshire News
Enquiries about Holiday BackPay Claims keep rolling in from North Lanarkshire after a recent mail shot to existing A4ES clients.
A lot of people have the same question - "Is this an entirely new claim or is it connected with my existing A4ES equal pay claim?"
And the answer is that it's an entirely separate claim.
So even if you are an existing A4ES client, you still need to submit a new claim because the issues involved are quite different to equal pay.
Here's a simple test which explains what's involved, but if you're in any doubt contact the HBPC office by email or the telephone numbers below.
Simple HBPC Test
Here's a simple test to help discover if you have a holiday backpay claim.
- Take your entire wages for 3 months without holiday pay and divide by 3 to give you your average pay for those 3 months.
- Then compare this average pay with your pay in the month you were on paid leave.
- If your holiday pay is less than your average pay, then it is less then it is highly likely you have a claim.
If in doubt make a claim.
If you don’t make a claim you won’t get paid anything - as many people found out to their cost over equal pay.
If you the sums don't work out for you, then pass the word on to your friends, family members and colleagues as they may have a claim, especially if they work shifts or regular overtime.
If you would like a claim form please visit http://www.holidaybackpayclaims.co.uk and fill in the ‘New Claim Pack’ request form.
Or contact HOLIDAY BACK PAY CLAIMS LIMITED on the following numbers: 0800 024 6888or 0141 343 8066
Or contact HOLIDAY BACK PAY CLAIMS LIMITED on the following numbers: 0800 024 6888or 0141 343 8066
Calling Glasgow
Letters are going out to A4ES clients in Glasgow this week regarding holiday pay claims and I've had lots of enquiries already from people in Glasgow asking whether they might have a claim.
Just like any other part of Scotland, the issue comes down to whether you regularly earn 'additions' to your basic pay.
So lots of Home Carers employed by Cordia these days work overtime and do shifts - so if these payments have not been included when people take holidays and annual leave, then it's very likely you have a valid claim.
What kind of jobs are involved?
All kinds of public sector jobs potentially, both male and female dominated jobs, as well as workers in the private sector - people who receive various additions and 'top ups' to their pay via overtime, shift allowances etc.
Here's a simple test from the blog site that can help you to work things out.
Simple HBPC Test (12 September 2014)
Here's a simple test to help discover if you have a holiday backpay claim.
- Take your entire wages for 3 months without holiday pay and divide by 3 to give you your average pay for those 3 months.
- Then compare this average pay with your pay in the month you were on paid leave.
- If your holiday pay is less than your average pay, then it is less then it is highly likely you have a claim.
If in doubt make a claim.
If you don’t make a claim you won’t get paid anything - as many people found out to their cost over equal pay.
If you the sums don't work out for you, then pass the word on to your friends, family members and colleagues as they may have a claim, especially if they work shifts or regular overtime.
If you would like a claim form please visit http://www.holidaybackpayclaims.co.uk and fill in the ‘New Claim Pack’ request form.
Or contact HOLIDAY BACK PAY CLAIMS LIMITED on the following numbers: 0800 024 6888or 0141 343 8066
Or contact HOLIDAY BACK PAY CLAIMS LIMITED on the following numbers: 0800 024 6888or 0141 343 8066
