Employers told to prepare accordingly ahead of additional holiday
HR leaders across New South Wales have been urged to prepare in advance for the additional public holiday declared by the state government for the Monday following Anzac Day.
NSW Premier Chris Minns announced earlier this week that April 27, will be an additional public holiday after Anzac Day falls on a Saturday.
This will also be the case in 2027, with Anzac Day falling on a Sunday.
The change is expected to impact businesses across Australia, particularly smaller businesses.
"We know that it's somewhat of an additional burden for small businesses in particular," Minns previously said as quoted by Yahoo Finance.
"But this is, we believe, an important thing to do for the state."
HR leaders can expect increased staffing considerations because of the change, particularly for those in businesses reliant on weekend labour, according to workplace advisory firm Peninsula Australia.
Employers are also advised to be mindful of penalty rates that will apply to employees who will work on public holidays.
"Penalty rates on public holidays can increase wage costs significantly, depending on the applicable industrial instrument," said Laurence McLean, director of operations at Peninsula Australia.
Employers can also expect the following impacts of the holiday change:
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