Employment Leave Act 2026 Webinar - What Employers Need to Do Now

Join Duncan Cotterill's Employment law team for a practical webinar exploring the key changes employers need to understand and the steps they should be taking now to prepare for implementation.

The Employment Leave Act 2026 will introduce the most significant changes to New Zealand's leave framework in more than 20 years, replacing the Holidays Act 2003 with a new hours-based system. The new regime is designed to simplify leave calculations, improve compliance and provide greater clarity for employers and employees alike.

Presented by Special Counsel Matt Harrop, this webinar will cover:

Why the Holidays Act 2003 is being replaced and what is driving the change.
The key features of the new Employment Leave Act framework, including changes to leave accrual, leave pay and hours classifications.
What employers need to do now to prepare for the transition, including payroll, employment agreements and record-keeping.
Common compliance risks and practical considerations as organisations move to the new framework.

Whether you are responsible for HR, payroll, legal compliance or people leadership, this webinar will help you understand what is changing and how your organisation can prepare for the transition.

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