Other types of leave

Employees, summoned for jury service, are entitled to leave from their workplace to fulfil their jury duty. The Ministry of Justice administers jury service.

In certain situations – such as when an employee resigns, or there are relationship difficulties – leave in lieu of notice may be agreed to.

Employees can negotiate long-service leave and long-service leave benefits with their employer.

Employment Relations Education (ERE) leave is paid leave union members can take to attend approved courses in employment relations. Unions calculate and allocate ERE leave entitlements.

An employer must let employees take leave to volunteer for certain types of service with the defence force. Employees taking this leave may be entitled to certain protections.

During and after a disaster or emergency, employers and employees need to consider issues such as health and safety, emotional wellbeing and payment options.

Employees must be given leave to vote in general elections or by-elections.