What do I get paid for Friday (The wedding day).

[kaw69]

Hi
My employer says that Friday is not classed as a bank holiday so if I work I get overtime rate per hour but if I take the day off then it has to come out of my holiday entitlement is this right? as I only have a few days left which I have put aside for a treat for my anniversary.
TIA

[boxtops]

It depends where you work and whether you normally work bank holidays. My employer (NHS) has declared it a BH for people who normally get BHs off - those who work 24/7 can just take another day off in lieu. Your employer policy about this is your guidance, it sounds quite reasonable.

[Jan1957]

Unfortunately your employer is correct. Friday is not a bank holiday, it is a public holiday, which means your employer does not have to give you the day off and if you do take it they can take it from your holiday allowance.

[factor-fiction]

As long as your company gives you at least the statutory minimum annual holidays (equivalent to 28 days including any bank/public holidays a year for a full time employee) then yes it can decide how the day is to be treated.