Brad Jacobs: Coffee Club Director on the changes to the 2003 Holidays Act

Mike Hosking interviews Brad Jacobs, CEO of Coffee Club and Franchise Association Chair, regarding the proposed changes to the Holidays Act. Jacobs expresses approval of the changes, particularly the simplification of implementation, pro-rata sick leave, and hours-based annual leave accrual. However, he raises a concern about the lack of clarity surrounding the calculation of "ordinary working days" for public holidays, an issue he believes remains a significant problem for businesses like cafes. Jacobs also questions the three-year timeline for implementation, suggesting that private payroll providers could adapt faster than government systems.