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Sept 2022
A Harrogate solicitor has said there is “no legal requirement” for employees to be given a day off for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
The government has announced that Monday's state funeral will be a national bank holiday.
Consequently, many businesses plan to close and give staff the day off. But there is confusion over whether they are legally obliged to do so.
James Austin, from Harrogate-based LCF Law, today clarified the situation.
Mr Austin, who specialises in employment law, said although it was likely many employees would be given time off, it was not a legal requirement for all employers.
He said:
Mr Austin added:
LCF Law employs more than 125 people at offices in Harrogate, Leeds, Bradford and Ilkley.
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