<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/new-south-wales" rel="" target="" title="NSW"><span>NSW</span></a><span>'s latest </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/public-holidays" rel="" target="" title="public holiday"><span>public holiday</span></a><span> is set to bring a double helping of </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/finance" rel="" target="" title="financial"><span>financial</span></a><span> constraints to small businesses.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>With the state's latest </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/anzac-day" rel="" target="" title="ANZAC Day"><span>ANZAC Day</span></a><span> holiday set to fall on Saturday, April 25, NSW Premier </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/chris-minns" rel="" target="" title="Chris Minns"><span>Chris Minns</span></a><span> confirmed that the following Monday will also be recognised as a public holiday, causing additional staffing costs for small businesses statewide.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The double-up will be introduced next year as well, with ANZAC Day falling on a Sunday.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/police-investigate-after-shots-fired-car-set-alight-in-sydneys-far-west/052b78c0-93f3-4097-83d2-3c5f40a4b11f" target="_blank"><strong><span>Police investigate after shots fired, car set alight in Sydney's far west</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The government has acknowledged that the additional holiday may result in increased financial pressures for small businesses, mainly due to the public holiday penalty rates.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The NSW Premier said that small businesses are set to face the brunt of the additional holiday, saying it is "somewhat of an additional burden for small businesses".</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Laurence McLean, Director of Operations at Peninsula </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national" rel="" target="" title="Australia"><span>Australia</span></a><span>, said the change shows the importance of businesses having a clear understanding of their entitlements and obligations.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/extra-anzac-day-public-holiday-to-increase-penalty-rate-pressures-for-nsw-small-businesses/912db5aa-74f6-485f-937f-65ae05221859" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/merrylands-stabbing-western-sydney/44aaf498-04eb-4ff3-9fa1-e2f1fef3feed" target="_blank"><strong><span>Murder accused had absconded from mental health facility days before western Sydney stabbing spree</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"For small businesses operating on tight margins, an additional public holiday immediately after a weekend, particularly where the Saturday prior is already a public holiday," McLean said.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"In this case, ANZAC Day on 25 April can influence staffing decisions and operational planning.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Reviewing rosters, confirming entitlements, and ensuring compliance with the Fair Work Act will help employers prepare effectively," she added.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/government" rel="" target="" title="government"><span>government</span></a><span> has acknowledged that the latest public holiday has not been welcomed by all business owners, despite framing it as an opportunity for the broader community to participate in ANZAC Day events. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a 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