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Holiday pay

GCSE History · key term

Holiday pay

Definition

Payment received during time off work for a holiday, allowing workers to take leave without losing their usual earnings.

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Eduqas GCSE History · C100

Component 2

Holiday pay allowed workers to take leave without sacrificing their usual earnings. It did not make travel free, but removed an important financial obstacle to taking a holiday.
Revise: Holidays and Travel

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Holiday pay — Eduqas GCSE History Definition

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