Public Holidays
Reduction of public holidays: The number of public
holidays have been reduced from 19 to 12 days each year.
Effective from January 1, 2017.
Action required: Review employment contracts and work
rules, and make any necessary amendments to ensure compliance.
Annual Leave
Increased statutory annual
leave entitlement: Statutory annual
leave entitlement, which is based on length of service, has
been increased.
Effective date : January 1, 2017.
The new entitlements are:
Between 6 months and 1 year's service : 3 days
leave
Between 1 and 2 years' service : 7 days leave
Between 2 and 3 years' service : 10 days leave
Between 3 and 5 years' service : 14 days leave
