Description
Act now to get ahead of New Zealand’s fast approaching overhaul of leave legislation and ensure your organisation is fully prepared for the changes
The Employment Leave Bill has been introduced to Parliament and is expected to replace the Holidays Act 2003.
It represents the biggest change to New Zealand’s leave system in more than 20 years.
If passed, employers will need to review payroll systems, employment agreements and leave policies before the new framework takes effect.
The legislation is expected to be finalised later this year, with most changes taking effect within two years.
The Bill proposes a new framework for calculating and paying leave, including hours-based accrual from day one, a simplified hourly leave pay rate, and a new Leave Compensation Payment (LCP) for additional and casual hours worked.
The reform aims to simplify leave entitlements, reduce compliance costs, and make entitlements clearer.
In this practical webinar, employment lawyer Julia Shallcrass explains the key changes and how employers can prepare.
The webinar will cover:
- The concept of standard hours and how leave will be taken
- Leave paid using an hourly leave pay rate
- The 12.5% Leave Compensation Payment for extra hours and casual employees
- Annual and sick leave accruing in hours from day one
- Day-one entitlement to bereavement and family violence leave
- A clearer test for determining an “otherwise working day” (OWD)
- Expected transition timelines and implementation periods
- New pay statement obligations and payroll considerations
- Case examples on new leave entitlements and calculations
- Practical steps to prepare employment agreements, payroll systems and policies
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Understand the key features of the Employment Leave Bill
- Identify how the proposed framework differs from the Holidays Act 2003
- Assess how the changes may affect payroll systems and employment agreements
- Identify potential cost and compliance implications
- Begin preparing workplace policies, agreements and payroll systems
SUITED TO
This webinar is designed for professional advisers, business owners, HR professionals, payroll specialists, and lawyers who need to understand or apply the new leave legislation.
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PRESENTER
Julia Shallcrass, Director, KiwiBoss
Julia is an employment and privacy lawyer with over 17 years of experience in legal education. As founder of KiwiBoss, she helps HR professionals, managers, and leaders navigate workplace challenges while ensuring compliance with employment laws. Known for her practical and engaging training style, Julia delivers in-house and public courses both virtually and across New Zealand. KiwiBoss training helps participants develop clear, actionable strategies for improving productivity. She’s also an employment columnist for the NZ Herald and was named one of NZ Lawyer’s Elite Women in 2024 for her contributions to the profession. To explore KiwiBoss training opportunities and stay updated on upcoming courses and webinars, visit Kiwiboss.co.nz.