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  • Public holidays rights for employees

    An employee is entitled to a paid day off if a public holiday falls on a day they would otherwise be working.

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  • Employer’s approach to ethical and sustainable work practices

    Information for employers to help you ensure you are treating employees fairly and respecting their employment rights.

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  • Managing public holidays as an employer

    Your employees are entitled to a paid day off if a public holiday falls on a normal working day for them.

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  • When a public holiday falls on a weekend

    When a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, an employee’s public holiday may be moved to the following Monday – or in some cases Tuesday.

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  • Transferring a public holiday

    An employer and employee can make an agreement to transfer an entire public holiday so that it is observed on another day.

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  • Managing bereavement leave

    Bereavement leave can be taken at any time and for any purpose relating to the bereavement. It does not have to be taken straight away or on consecutive days.

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  • Record-keeping

    Employers must keep complete and accurate records of wages, time, leave and other details. Read about what you need to do to comply with the rules around records.

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  • Managing sick leave

    Your employees are entitled to 10 days of paid sick leave each year, to care for themselves, their partners and children, or other dependants.

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    4. Managing sick leave
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  • Payslips

    If employees do not get a payslip or it does not have enough information, they can ask their employer for the information they want.

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  • Allowances

    An allowance is an extra payment on top of the employee’s regular pay for something specific related to their job, for example, travel costs or training. There is no legal requirement for an employer…...

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