Employment Leave Act 2026
- Aug 11
- 1 min read
The Employment Leave Act 2026 has now passed into law. It will replace the Holidays Act in August 2028.
The law has not changed yet.
You must follow the current rules in the Holidays Act until the new law starts on 06 August 2028.
What will change in 2028
The Employment Leave Act will change how leave is earned, taken and paid, including:
annual leave
sick leave
family violence leave
bereavement leave
public holidays, and
alternative leave.
The new rules will be the minimum leave entitlements that employers must provide by law. Employers and employees can agree to better leave and pay than these minimum entitlements.
Getting ready for the changes
Find out what you can start thinking about now to get ready for the changes.
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