Public Holiday Survival Guide
New Zealand has 11 Public Holidays every year. Every public holiday poses a unique challenge to employers. Employsure has developed a comprehensive guide to help you find your way.

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