Are you ready for the new holiday year? Get to grips with holidays and absences well in advance
New holiday year — what does that mean?
The holiday year runs from September 1 to August 31, but thanks to the new vacation law, employees have 16 months to take earned vacation. This means that vacation earned from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2025 can be used right up to December 31, 2025.
Transfer of vacation — remember the written agreement
If employees are not granted all vacation before the end of the vacation period, they may, by agreement with the employer, transferable up to 5 vacation days for the new holiday year. Remember that this agreement must be in writing.
Vacation planning — avoid accumulation and misunderstandings
To avoid holiday accumulation and ensure the operation of the business, it is important to plan well in advance:
- Main holiday (3 weeks) must be notified no later than 3 months before holding.
- Remaining holiday (2 weeks) must be notified no later than 1 month before.
Here, digital tools such as Mindkeys module It's easy to get an overview — both for employees and HR.
Reporting of leave — employer's responsibility
When an employee resigns or takes leave, the employer must report holiday pay to FerieAccount or the chosen holiday box -- and it must be done in a timely manner. A digital system can help ensure that it is done correctly every time.
In short, what do you have to remember?
Report transfer of vacation days well in advance
Plan your vacation schedule and early warning
Ensure correct and timely reporting
Use digital solutions to keep track
Mindkey's Vacation and Absence module makes it easy to get the hang of it all. It provides both security and structure in an otherwise complex process.
Read more about the module hereto
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