The UK's employment rights have evolved to provide at least 28 days of paid annual leave, which includes bank holidays. This substantial increase is a significant improvement over the last century. The UK ranks 42nd among European countries in terms of paid time off, although it ranks 10th globally when bank holidays are factored in. Comparatively, workers in countries like Italy and Spain enjoy greater paid leave. In stark contrast, the United States has no mandatory paid leave or holidays for workers, offering no paid time off.
The UK has made significant progress in employment rights, with workers entitled to at least 28 days' paid annual leave each year, including bank holidays.
Despite recent improvements, the UK ranks 42nd among European countries for paid leave but 10th globally due to the inclusion of bank holidays in the total.
Moorepay's Global Paid Leave Report reveals that many European countries, including Italy and Spain, provide more paid leave compared to the UK.
In contrast to the UK, the United States has no statutory paid leave or public holidays, providing zero paid time off to workers.
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