The Holidays Act 2003 is notoriously complex and difficult to apply and it is essential that employers correctly calculate and pay all leave entitlements during and at the end of the employment. Employers who miscalculate these entitlements are at risk of audits and back pay claims.
We can provide advice on leave entitlements such as annual holidays, holiday pay, pay as you go holiday pay, public holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave and family violence leave.
Recently we prepared an article for Trade Me in relation to annual holidays. To view that article, please click on the link: https://www.trademe.co.nz/c/employer/article/legal-experts-answer-your-questions-on-annual-holidays
We can also advise on long term sickness/ill health and medical certificates.
The Coalition Government announced in June 2024 that it is considering changes to the annual leave and sick leave entitlement under the Holidays Act 2003. Watch this space for further information about any changes.