Stress leave
An employer may provide an employee with sick leave if they have work-related stress.
Garden leave
Is not referred to in employment legislation but is a term sometimes used to describe a period when an employee retains their employment, receives full pay but does not report to work.
Defence force volunteers
An employer has to let employees take leave and must keep their job open while doing training or service for the Armed Forces.
Leave without pay
An employee can take leave without pay if their employer agrees. The agreement should be recorded in writing.
Election voting leave
Leave to vote in general elections or by-elections.
Employment during and after disasters
During and after a disaster or emergency, employers and employees need to consider issues such as health and safety, emotional wellbeing and payment options.
Long service leave
You can negotiate long service leave and long service leave benefits with your employer.
Jury service
Jury service is administered by the Ministry of Justice. If an employee has been summoned for jury service they can get more information about this from the Ministry of Justice.
Tools and Resources
Employee Learning Module
Sick leave, bereavement leave, alternative holidays, and public holidays – employee rights and responsibilities.