Heads up: Proposed changes to the Holidays Act
- Nairn Fisher
- Jul 29
- 1 min read
The Employment Leave Bill is currently making its way through Parliament and, if passed, will replace the Holidays Act 2003. The proposed legislation includes several changes to the way leave is taken and paid.
Leave entitlements under the new Bill…
Annual and sick leave would accrue in hours, starting from an employee’s first day of workEmployees could take part-day leaveBereavement and family violence leave could become available earlier in employment.
Other proposed changes include…
Simpler methods for calculating leave paymentsClearer rules for determining public holiday entitlementNew compensation rules for casual and additional workersPayslips becoming a legal requirement.
If passed, the new legislation is expected to include a two-year transition period, giving employers time to understand the changes and update their payroll processes.
For more information about the proposed changes, visit the MBIE website.
While there is no immediate action required, now is a good opportunity to review your payroll processes and ensure employee entitlements are being managed correctly. If you need help, get in touch.
