Leave types and compliance
Compliance documentation
Leave compliance in New Zealand is governed by:
The New Zealand Holidays Act 2003, or
Other New Zealand legislation, or
By agreement with individual employees.
Covered by the holidays act
FBAPS leave types are covered by the New Zealand Holidays Act 2003:
Family Violence Leave
Bereavement Leave
Alternative Leave
Public Holidays (Worked & Not Worked)
Sick Leave
The Act also covers:
Annual Leave
Employment Relations Education Leave
Covered by other leave legislation
Parental Leave Unpaid
Parental Leave - Negotiated Carer Leave Unpaid
Parental Leave - Keeping-in-Touch Hours
Parental Leave - Partners Leave Unpaid
Parental Leave - Special Pregnancy Leave Unpaid
Time Off to Vote Paid
Jury Service Leave Unpaid
Civil Defence Leave Unpaid
Volunteers Leave Unpaid
ACC Leave (Paid and Unpaid)
Covered by agreement
Other unpaid leave
Unpaid leave not included in the above will need to be covered by individual employee agreement. Because unpaid leave can impact leave entitlements and rates (in particular, annual leave) we recommend that you click through below to read more.
All other leave types
Other leave types not included in the above will need to be covered by individual employee agreement.