Employers support a government plan to replace the Holidays Act with a pro-rated leave system for part-time workers, but unions and opposition parties warn it could undermine workers' rights and entitlements, particularly for casual and part-time employees.
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reduces compliance costs for retailers
**Retail NZ response to Holidays Act reform announcement** \\ \\ **24 September 2025**\\ \\ “The move to hours-based accrual for annual and sick leave, and the ability for leave to be taken in hours rather than days, will significantly reduce complexity and compliance costs for retailers, especially SMEs”, Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says.simpler and more equitable for workers
****Retail NZ looks forward to public consultation on Employment Leave Bill**** \\ \\ **12 March 2026**\\ \\ Retailers will be buoyed by the news the Employment Leave Bill, which aims to simplify and modernise New Zealand’s leave system, has passed its first reading in Parliament, Retail NZ Chief Executive, Carolyn Young says.Spotted something wrong on this page? Report a correction.
