The Employment Rights Act 2025 has introduced a significant, last-minute change to the way holiday and annual leave is recorded.
As of 6th April 2026, employers across the UK now have a statutory duty to maintain details annual leave and pay records. Failure to do so is now a criminal offence, which will be dealt with the newly introduced Fair Work Agency (FWA).
Previously, keeping a record of annual leave and pay was considered “good practice”, however it is now a legal requirement under the updated Working Time Regulations.
What does this change mean for you?
For employees, this is a major win for transparency. If you ever feel you haven’t been paid correctly for your time off or being denied your full entitlement, your employer is now legally required to have a paper trail that proves whether they followed the law.
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