Sarah Williams, the head of employment at north west firm Taylors Solicitors, said the four-day bank holiday weekend could trigger discontent if bosses act unfairly.
She has seen a spike in inquiries from employers leading up to the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, which is being marked by an additional bank holiday.
The Spring Bank Holiday, which usually falls on the last Monday of May, is being moved to this Thursday. Friday June 3 has been designated as an extra bank holiday, meaning Britons will enjoy a four-day bank holiday weekend.
Sarah said the care, hospitality and leisure, manufacturing, transport, logistics and retailing sectors are among those where issues are arising.
She said: “Employers have been inundated with requests for holidays to be taken over this weekend, with many people planning to go away.
“They are facing unusual and complex circumstances due to the extra bank holiday and the switch from Monday.
“Holiday issues at the best of times can be difficult to deal with, especially in relation to part-time staff or those who work irregular hours. With the extra bank holiday, there is more potential for conflict.”
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