The Holidays Act 2003 helps to promote balance between work and other aspects of employees’ lives.
It was amended by the Holidays (Transfer of Public Holidays) Amendment Act 2008 and the Holidays Amendment Act 2010. This guide includes those changes.
The Holidays Act 2003 provides minimum legal entitlements to:
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annual holidays
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public holidays
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sick leave
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bereavement leave
This is a free guide sourced from the Department of Labour.