The National Party says Labour's plan to double sick leave entitlements shows they're out of touch

If re-elected, Labour will increase minimum sick leave entitlements from five to 10 days per year.

National leader Judith Collins says this - and plans to increase the minimum wage to 20-dollars an hour next year - shows Labour's out of touch with small businesses.

She says this will cripple businesses, and make it harder for workers to keep their jobs.

Judith Collins says National believes in a flexible work place but to legislate for any change in sick leave when small businesses are fighting for survival is incomprehensible.