Ainsworth off to the Lords...

I have been told by Thompsons solicitors (acting for the Appellants) that Ainsworth v Inland Revenue has been granted permission to appeal to the House of Lords.

The Court of Appeal decided (overturning Kigass v Brown Aero) that employees on long-term sick did not continue to accrue the right to four weeks' paid holiday each year (see bulletin 22/4/05). The decision was greeted with relief by employers, but it seems the saga has not yet ended...