According to a report by the Trades Union Congress (TUC), over 1.1 million workers in the UK missed out on their entitled holiday pay last year, amounting to an overall £2bn. TUC general secretary Paul Nowak said: “We all deserve a break from work to spend time off with our friends and family,” highlighting the unfair treatment many employees face. The report reveals that black and minority ethnic (BME) staff were particularly affected, with 6% not receiving any paid holiday, compared to 4% of white employees. Low-paid workers, such as waiters and care workers, were most at risk of losing their holiday entitlements. The TUC is advocating for better enforcement of employment rights and supports Labour’s plans for a Fair Work Agency to protect workers from exploitation.
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