A month ago (in line with our contract) I asked my mindees mum if she would need me to work christmas week. She said yes but on boxing day decided not to start on 27th after all. I agreed as was relieved not to work, but now after discussing it find I am not going to get hol. pay for missed day despite no notice. Feel a bit of a fool for not establishing this at time but is my first Xmas as CM and otherwise have good relationship which do not want to mess up. Also means I keep my contracted holiday days for later. Am I being too soft?