The government has proposed a near-complete rewrite of the Holidays Act and has just introduced the Employment Leave Bill to parliament.  The proposal changes significantly alter how employees accrue and are paid for statutory leave, including annual leave and sick leave, and introduces several new requirements.  If passed, all employees will be affected, and every payroll system will require updates to meet the new obligations.

This session gives a high level overview of the proposed changes, the impact on software, the likely implementation timeline, and discusses what organisations can begin doing now to prepare.

Key Takeaways 

• Gain a high level understanding of the proposed changes and expected timelines.
• Understand the potential impact on software and employers.
• Learn what employers can do now to prepare.
• Identify where to find resources for a more detailed understanding of the proposals.