why do I have to wait 12 weeks for holiday pay

[sallycroc]

I work part time hours via an agency. I'm confused why I have to wait for 12 weeks until I receive any holiday pay. Is there a reason for this? I'm querying this because I might not work there for 12 weeks. I would love it if somebody could shed some light on this. Thanks, Sally x

[CheekyChops]

You have to 'earn' holiday pay. For example, last time I worked for an agency, you accrued 1 1/2 days for every month you worked (or something like that). If you had worked 2 months though (8 weeks) you could have the 3 days holiday pay accrued so far, there was no waiting period.

Basically I think they are covering themselves, they are not going to let you have 2 weeks holiday after 4 weeks only for you to leave 2 weeks later. They would be out of pocket.

[sallycroc]

Isn't this a legal entitlement to all temporary workers?

Do you know what I can do?

I will only work 4 weeks out of the 12 weeks. So it will not be a great deal of cash. But this is owed to me!