These 2 x 1.5-hour interactive online workshops are designed for anyone who administers payroll either manually or using an online system that “does all the working out for them”.  The workshop will include an introduction to the essentials of the Holidays Act, as well as the practical application of paying employees in various scenarios. It will also explain the key changes under the Employment Leave Act 2026.

In this training, we’ll cover:

Types of employment and implications for payroll
Privacy and record keeping
Minimum entitlements including shift cancellations and zero hour contracts

Annual Leave
Minimum Entitlements
Definitions for leave calculations
Payment of Annual leave

Public & Alternative Holidays, Sick Leave and Bereavement Leave
Minimum Entitlements
Relevant Daily Pay, Average Daily Pay and Otherwise Working Day
Other factors to consider

Parental Leave
ACC
KiwiSaver

Upcoming Legislation Changes

The Employment Leave Act 2026 will replace the Holidays Act from 6 August 2028.
learn about Key changes include leave accruing in hours from day one, a standard hourly leave pay rate, and a 12.5% leave compensation payment for casual and additional hours.

Penalties for non-compliance

Attendance at both workshops is required to complete the training. The total cost for the two sessions is $365 + GST.

To register: Please book the 22 Oct session and you will be automatically registered for the second session on 29 Oct.

Dates: Thursday 22 + 29 October 2026 respectively (11.00am – 12.30pm)

These workshops are intentionally not recorded to encourage open discussion and protect privacy. Click here to read our Webinar Privacy & Recording Policy 

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