Sick leave is paid time off work if an employee, their spouse, partner, dependent child, or other person who depends on them is sick or injured.
If you have a workplace issue, you may want to use the Early Resolution Service to resolve it early, quickly and informally.
Sick leave entitlements
Most employees are entitled to five days’ sick leave a year depending on how long they’ve worked for the same employer.
Medical examination
In some situations, employees may be required to have a medical examination or be suspended from the workplace.
Sick leave and ACC payments
What an employee is entitled to if they have an accident or injury that is covered by ACC.
Tools and Resources
Employee Learning Module
Sick leave, bereavement leave, alternative holidays, and public holidays – employee rights and responsibilities.
Page last revised: 08 May 2018