Government to replace Holidays Act with new employment leave legislation

Wednesday 24 September 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 24 Sep 2025, 11:25am

In this story Brooke van Velden

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has announced plans to repeal the Holidays Act and introduce an Employment Leave Act. The changes aim to simplify how annual and sick leave are calculated through pro-rating. While business groups have welcomed the clarity, unions and opposition parties have raised concerns regarding workers' rights.

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1. StuffWed 24 Sep 2025, 4:00am

   The winners and losers of the Holidays Act overhaul (opens in new tab)

2. NewsroomWed 24 Sep 2025, 6:05am

   How the Holidays Act overhaul will change sick leave rights and how time off is paid (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 24 Sep 2025, 6:09am

   What's been said about the Holidays Act overhaul (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesWed 24 Sep 2025, 11:25am

   Employers support changes, union and opposition fears for workers (opens in new tab)