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The Holidays Act 2003 is very complex and can be confusing but we make it easy with this comprehensive guide to all forms of holidays and leave. Annual holidays, public holidays, sick leave, bereavement leave, parental and other forms of leave. Includes calculations and forms to use. Get the answers fast in this handy guide. Book available for only $80.00 plus GST. IBSN 0-9582537-0-6

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Contents of the Book:

PART 1 - PUBLIC HOLIDAYS, ANNUAL LEAVE AND SPECIAL LEAVE

PAPERWORK, PAPERWORK
Introduction
Keep a Holidays/Leave Book
What Details To Keep
Key Points

STATUTORY OR PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
The Eleven Public Holidays
What to Pay
Exceptions
More about Pay
Moving Public Holidays

* Introduction
* Anzac Day And Waitangi Day
* Labour Day And Queen's Birthday
* Suggested Clause For Inclusion In Your Employment Agreements
When Holidays Fall On Weekends

* Full Time Employees
* Part Time Employees
* Casual Employees
* Factories
* Shiftworkers
* Key Points

ANNUAL HOLIDAYS OR LEAVE
Introduction
When Is Leave Taken?
Part Time Employees
You Cannot Include Leave Pay In The Hourly Rate
Exception For Casual And Fixed Term/Temporary Staff
Christmas Shutdown
Unused Leave
Key Points

SPECIAL LEAVE
It Covers More Than Sick Leave
Employees Who Have Used Up Their Sick Leave
Key Points

OTHER TYPES OF LEAVE
Introduction
Example Clauses for Your Use
Other Forms of Leave
Key Points

THOSE CALCULATIONS
The Basics
Calculating Holiday Pay
Holiday Pay for Leave When Due
Pay When Leave Taken In Advance
Pay For Leave on Termination
Taking Leave If Employee Has Had Paid Special Leave


PART 2- PARENTAL LEAVE

OVERVIEW
Introduction
Who Qualifies?
The Four Kinds Of Parental Leave

* Special Leave
* Maternity Leave
* Partners/Paternity Leave
* Extended Leave
* Key Points

WHAT THE GOVERNMENT PAYS
* Overview
* Returning To Work

APPLYING FOR PARENTAL LEAVE
* Introduction
* The Employer's Duties
* When Does The Leave Start
* Key Points

SOME ADVICE
Difficult Questions

* Termination Of Employment During Parental Leave
* Fixed Term Employment
* Redundancy
* Effect Of Parental Leave On Service Entitlements
* Extension Of Parental Leave
* Disputes Concerning Parental Leave
* Grounds For Complaints
* Examples Of Calculations
* Summary Of Combined Leave Entitlements For A Couple
* Calculating Hours Worked For Paid Parental Leave Purposes
* How To Calculate Wages For Paid Parental Leave


FORMS TO USE
Form 1 -
Notice To Be Given To An Employee Within 21 Days Following The Employer Receiving Notice That The Employee Wishes To Take Parental Leave

Form 2 -
Information That Employers Are Required

Form 3 -
Notice To Employee Whose Job Is Being Kept Open

Form 4 -
Notice To Employee Whose Job Is Not Being Kept Open

Form 5 -
Replacing An Employee On Parental Leave