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When Emma sat at the kitchen table to read her employment contract , she concentrated on a small , unfamiliar clause near the end . That provision entitles her to an extra week's paid leave each year if she has worked twelve consecutive months , which made her breathe a little easier . She made a note to discuss the details with her manager tomorrow , knowing that formal approval would still be required . Because the company expects staff to arrange their leave well in advance , she started to think about the best time to take a break without disrupting ongoing projects . By the time she finished her cup of tea , Emma felt reassured that the contract recognised her contributions and offered a clear right she could exercise in the coming year .