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Holidays Act Reform

Employment Law

The Holidays Act Replacement

14 July 2026

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The Holidays Act replacement has been revised, but the central trade-off remains: simpler hourly leave rules could still mean less paid time away from work for some employees.

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Employment Law

The Holidays Act Replacement

The select committee has restored “rest and recreation”, strengthened roster rules and fixed gaps affecting public holidays and historical remediation. But the revised Bill still prorates sick leave, limits leave accrual to standard hours and replaces some paid time off with cash.

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