Sick Leave

If you’re an employee in New Zealand and you’re wondering whether your employer can say no to your request for sick leave, or whether you can be disciplined for taking it,  you’ve come to the right place. This blog breaks things down in plain English: what you’re entitled to, what your employer can (and can’t) do, and a bunch of common questions to help you feel confident about your rights. What sick leave are you legally entitled to? Under the Holidays Act 2003 , beginning 2