New sick leave laws start tomorrow: Unions say they don't go far enough Fri, 23 Jul 2021, 9:06AM People in seasonal work are often in a job for less than six months and will not meet the threshold for paid sick leave. (Photo / Duncan Brown) New sick leave laws start tomorrow: Unions say they don't go far enough By Sarah Robson for RNZ Unions want all workers to be eligible for paid sick leave from their very first day of employment. From tomorrow, changes to double minimum sick leave entitlements from five to 10 days come into effect - but it won't benefit everyone.