can somebody tell me the rules of the new holiday entitlement laws for FT workers, inc future changes?

Answer 1

You don't say which country but the link below has UK regulations.

Answer 2

There is a minimum right to paid holiday, but your employer may offer more than this. The main things you should know about holiday rights are:

* from 1 October this year you are entitled to a minimum of 4.8 weeks
* the entitlement will increase again to 5.6 weeks from 1 April 2009
* those working part-time are entitled to the same level of holiday pro rata (so 4.8 then 5.6 times your usual working week)
* you start building up holiday as soon as you start work
* your employer can control when you take your holiday
* you get paid your normal pay for your holiday
* when you finish a job, you get paid for any holiday you’ve not taken
* bank and public holidays in Britain can be included in your minimum entitlement

In order to qualify for the right to annual leave you need to be classed as a worker. If you’re self-employed, you have no statutory right to paid annual leave.

Answer 3

Holiday entitlements must be formally written in the enacted laws in order to effectively followed by the employers and workers.