Ask you boss ASAP!
The day of the Queen’s funeral will be a bank holiday, however not all workplaces are obliged to offer it to their employees. It all depends on your boss!
The news of the extra day off was confirmed by Penny Mordant, the Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons, as Charles was officially appointed King on Saturday morning.
Mordant said a proclamation will appoint the day of the Queen’s funeral as a bank holiday across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
King Charles III then later approved the order.
New national guidance from the powers that be states: “This is a matter for discussion between individuals and their employer.
“There is no statutory entitlement to time off for bank holidays, but employers may include bank holidays as part of a worker’s leave entitlement.
“The government cannot interfere in existing contractual arrangements between employers and workers.
“However, we would expect that many workers will be able to take the day off on the bank holiday.
“We also expect employers to respond sensitively to requests from workers who wish to take the day of the funeral off work.”
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King Charles III during his first address as King following Queen Elizabeth’s death. Credit: BBC
People with children will however hope that they can get a day off because it has been confirmed that all schools will be closed next Monday.
On Saturday, the King told the Privy Council that the “whole world sympathises with me in the irreparable loss we’ve all suffered” then went on to pay tribute to the Queen’s diligent service and recognised the “duties” he must now carry out.
“To all of us as a family, as to this kingdom and the wider family of nations of which it is a part, my mother gave an example of lifelong love and of selfless service.
“My mother’s reign was unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion. Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life. My mother’s reign was unequalled in its duration, its dedication and its devotion. Even as we grieve, we give thanks for this most faithful life.”
Queen Elizabeth II died peacefully aged 96 last Thursday.
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