Holiday Pay Update – UNISON Awaits Council Response

Barnet UNISON has formally requested a meeting with Barnet Council to begin negotiations over back pay for staff who were underpaid holiday pay on overtime.

We first raised this issue in July 2025, when we informed members that the law has been clear since 2014 (Bear Scotland v Fulton) — holiday pay must include regular overtime. Despite this, Barnet Council only started making correct payments from April 2025.

UNISON’s position remains that staff have been underpaid for years, and we are seeking a collective compensation payment for all affected workers.

Payroll and HR services were run by Capita when the legal duty first arose, and we believe Barnet Council should seek to recoup any costs from Capita, not deny staff what they are owed.

Management has told us they are “considering legal issues” and will arrange a meeting, but UNISON has been waiting since July for this response. Our members deserve answers, not delays.

If you regularly work overtime, this issue affects you.
👉 Email contactus@barnetunison.org.uk for updates and to make sure you are part of the campaign.

✊ Holiday Pay Delayed is Holiday Pay Denied.
Barnet UNISON will continue to fight until staff are paid what they are owed.

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