Employment Leave Act 2026 becomes law, updating leave entitlements after 22 years
New Zealand's Employment Leave Act 2026 became law on August 6, with changes to take effect after a two-year implementation period.
The Employment Leave Act 2026 has passed into law, marking the first major update to employment leave legislation in 22 years. The new act will change how leave entitlements are earned, taken, and paid. A two-year implementation period means the current Holidays Act 2003 remains in effect until the new rules take force.
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The Employment Leave Act 2026 became law on Aug 6, updating the law on employment leave for the first time in 22 years. The new act will change how leave entitlements are earned, taken, and paid when it comes into…