Navigate the complexities of New Zealand's minimum leave and holidays entitlements for your team, ensuring compliance with NZ employment law.
Published 12 August 2025 | 2 min read
In New Zealand, if an employee gets sick before or during annual leave, they can usually switch those days to paid sick leave - if they qualify, the employee should notify their employer promptly, and provide proof if requested. This also applies if a spouse, partner, child, or dependant is sick.