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Holiday Pay Underpayment Complaint Letter Template
How to challenge incorrect holiday pay that excludes regular overtime or commission — what to include, your legal rights, and a free letter generator.
← All Letter Templates · Holiday Pay & Leave · Last updated 18 August 2026
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If you need to challenge incorrect holiday pay that excludes regular overtime or commission, a written letter is the recommended first step — it creates a clear record and shows you're pursuing the matter formally. Below is what a strong holiday pay underpayment complaint should include, plus a free tool to generate yours.
What this letter needs to cover
- Explain that holiday pay must reflect normal remuneration including regular overtime
- Commission and allowances under the Working Time Regulations 1998 and case law
- Calculate the difference
- Request recalculation and repayment of arrears for the past 2 years
- Give 14 days to respond
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