Union warns workers could lose hundreds of dollars weekly under new leave laws
A new Employment Leave Act set to replace the Holidays Act in 2028 will affect workers' pay during annual leave, particularly those earning overtime or commission.
The Employment Leave Act has passed into law and will replace the Holidays Act in 2028. Workers who earn significant portions of their pay through overtime or commissions could see a noticeable difference in their pay during annual leave, losing hundreds of dollars a week according to union warnings. The new legislation aims to make leave rules clearer for employers and employees while offering more certainty.
Covered byRNZ1NewsOtago Daily TimesNot covered byStuffNZ HeraldNewstalk ZBNewsroomThe SpinoffBusinessDeskinterest.co.nz
Coverage across the news outlets we track, as at publication.
What outlets are saying
RNZ
People are going to 'lose hundreds of dollars a week' taking leave, union warns
Workers who do a lot of overtime or receive a significant part of their pay through commissions will see a noticeable difference in the pay they receive during annual leave.
1News
Workers stand to 'lose hundreds of dollars a week' on leave
The Employment Leave Act has passed into law and will replace the Holidays Act in 2028, aiming to make leave rules clearer for employers and employees, and offer more certainty.