Ask Law Lenz: Navigating Casuals on Holidays

Welcome to the inaugural Ask Law Lenz segment! Happy New Year to all our listeners celebrating today! Join our host, Sanam, as she delves into a timely question from a New Zealand employer in the hospitality sector. Unraveling the complexities of casual employment, this episode explores the collision of public holidays with set working days and the ensuing questions about holiday entitlements. Peeling back the layers of New Zealand's employment law, discover the blurred lines between casuals and otherwise working days. If you manage casual employees, this episode is a must-listen! It discusses the delicate balance employers must maintain. Ever wondered what happens when a casual employee sporadically takes sick leave on what used to be an otherwise working day? As our regular listeners know, Laughs with Law Lenz is a dry joke that Sanam delivers in our fortnightly episodes. We've swapped it this time for a New Year's joke: Why did the employee bring a ladder to the New Year's meeting? To show the boss they were ready to climb the corporate ladder in the upcoming year! Don't miss the chance to expand your legal knowledge and join our growing community seeking clarity in the complex world of employment law. Subscribe and follow this podcast to stay up-to-date with Law Lenz! Follow us on LinkedIn for legal insights and more! Follow our host on LinkedIn for the latest employment law updates.  Got questions? Send them our way and we'll discuss them in our next episode. Email your queries to [email protected]   Disclaimer: The content presented in this episode is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as legal advice. The host does not assume any liability for actions taken based on the content of this podcast. While the host is a lawyer, they are not your lawyer and the information provided is based on general legal information. This podcast does not create a solicitor-client relationship.While we strive to keep the information accurate and up-to-date as at the date of each episode, laws and regulations may change, and the content of this podcast may not reflect the most current legal standards or interpretations. Listeners are encouraged to consult with a qualified New Zealand legal professional for advice tailored to their specific situation.