Public Holiday Survival Guide
New Zealand has 11 Public Holidays every year. Every public holiday poses a unique challenge to employers. Peninsula has developed a comprehensive guide to help you find your way.
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Overview
The issue of public holiday pay for employees, including who is entitled to what rate and the impact of any leave, is a complex one for employers. You may also ask yourself if it’s reasonable to ask an employee to work a public holiday, or what rate of pay employees are entitled to and when.
Download this guide on Public Holiday below to find out more about:
Includes
- Public holiday payments
- Working on public holidays
- Employee entitlements
- Paid leave on public holidays
- Forced shutdowns