9th Amendment to the Employment Act
On 14 March 2026, the 9th Amendment to the Employment Act was enacted into law, introducing some significant changes including the following:
- Changes brought to notice of termination and payment in lieu of notice.
- International Labour Day is now a public holiday, meaning that public holiday pay is payable for work on that day.
- Childcare break of 30 minutes following maternity leave is now extended until the child is 2 years of age.
- The Cabinet, in some circumstances, may exempt businesses from quota fees.