Employment Leave Bill
Government bill
9 March 2026
This omnibus bill replaces the Holidays Act 2003 and seeks to establish a new framework for leave entitlement that is simple and clear, and provides certainty to employees and employers about their entitlements and obligations.
- Introduced on 9 March 2026
- 1st reading on 12 March 2026
Votes
1st reading
PassedReading date: 12 March 2026
No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.
2nd reading
PendingThis reading has not yet occurred, or no date is available.
3rd reading
PendingThis reading has not yet occurred, or no date is available.
Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.
Bill details last synced on 31 May 2026 at 10:28 am.