Parliament passes major overhaul of annual and sick leave laws
Parliament has passed the Employment Leave Bill, replacing the Holidays Act with a new system for accruing annual and sick leave.
Parliament has passed the Employment Leave Bill, which repeals the Holidays Act and introduces a new framework for annual and sick leave. The old system was criticised for complexity and widespread non-compliance. Under the changes, employees will be able to accrue leave from their first day of work, with the new system described as simpler for both employers and workers.
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Parliament passes major overhaul of annual and sick leave
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden said the new Employment Leave Bill was a “simple and straightforward” system for employers and workers.
Otago Daily Times
Govt leave bill passes, Holidays Act repealed
Stuff
Annual and sick leave law overhaul: Here’s how things are changing for workers
The old law was called ‘broken’ with 'enormous complexity’ and ‘widespread non-compliance’. New changes, passed by Parliament, will see the way you accrue annual and sick leave change.
Stuff
What does the new Employment Leave Act mean for me? Some examples to help explain
Here are some examples of how the changes to work leave will affect people in different types of employment.
NZ Herald
Major changes to annual and sick leave as Employment Leave Bill becomes law
Brooke van Velden said the new bill replaces the 'broken' Holidays Act.
Newstalk ZB
Major changes to annual and sick leave as Employment Leave Bill becomes law
Employees will be able to accrue annual and sick leave from their first day of work after an overhaul of workplace entitlements.