Prime Minister Chris Luxon claimed today that changes were coming to existing sick leave terms.

In 2021, Labour and the Greens doubled statutory sick leave from 5 to 10 days as part of their response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Christopher Luxon said Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden is working on new changes - but it prompted concerns from some.

NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan explained further.

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Prime Minister Chris Luxon claimed today that changes were coming to existing sick leave terms.
In 2021, Labour and the Greens doubled statutory sick leave from 5 to 10 days as part of their response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Christopher Luxon said Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden is working on new changes - but it prompted concerns from some.
NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan explained further.
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Thomas Coughlan: NZ Herald political editor on the Government's proposed changes to part-time sick leave

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