If you are thinking of pulling a sickie tomorrow to enjoy a four-day weekend, think again. Barnett said a lot of companies will give staff time off tomorrow so long as it does not disrupt business too much. Employment lawyer Helen White said there had always been a phenomenon of Mondayitis but it was sensible for employers to give staff time off tomorrow with Anzac Day falling on Tuesday. It's Anzac Day and school holidays. Really sensible employers and employees will use that time as annual leave," White said.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 23, 2017 06:48 UTC