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Novel Coronavirus – an increasing concern for employers and the workplace
Employers should consider what steps to take to ensure business continuity and the health and safety of their workforce.
Wynn Williams
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NZ government announces further extension to the wage subsidy
Despite Level 3 restrictions only in Auckland, the third wage subsidy extension will be for businesses nationwide.Wynn Williams - Article
Domestic violence during the COVID-19 lockdown – help is still available
If you feel unsafe or face physical, emotional or psychological abuse in the lockdown period, ring the police on 111.Wynn Williams - Article
COVID-19 - Update to the employer wage subsidy
The NZ government has amended and clarified parts of the COVID-19 employer wage subsidy, with immediate effect.
Cavell Leitch - Article
Business Requirements For Vaccinated Workforce And Customers
The government of New Zealand announced the My Vaccine Pass that will be required in order to enter some businesses beginning 3 Dec. 2021.Envoy Global, Inc. - Article
COVID-19 Essential workers leave scheme established
The scheme allows essential businesses to pay employees who must take leave due to the COVID-19 Public Health guidance.Wynn Williams - Article
COVID-19: Urgent measures taken to avoid or delay insolvencies - Important changes to the Companies Act 1993
These measures should support Government efforts to cushion the economic impact and support businesses, jobs and income.Wynn Williams - Article
COVID-19 wage subsidies and obligations
If an eligible employer fails to apply for the wage subsidy, then the genuineness of the redundancy may be questionable.Wynn Williams - Article
COVID-19 vaccination for 12-15 year olds
Vaccination is a guardianship issue, although the children/child's view, for 12-15 year olds, will be considered.Cavell Leitch - Article
New Zealand border and MIQ changes for 2022
The NZ government has provided an initial plan for the reopening of New Zealand's border.Cavell Leitch - Article
New Zealand Immigration Update: Coronavirus Update #7
Immigration New Zealand has closed all visa processing offices while the country works to reduce the impact of Covid-19.Cavell Leitch - Article
COVID-19 update from the Courts of New Zealand
The message was clear: the courts will continue to operate, though practices may need to change to limit social contact.Wynn Williams - Article
COVID-19 - Buying and selling houses – What can you expect?
Many people are concerned about their house sales and purchases, confirmations and settlements, during COVID-19.Cavell Leitch - Article
Force majeure clauses: Not a slam dunk to end employment
Employers should consider all reasonable options before deciding to dismiss via a force majeure or other clause.Cavell Leitch - Article
COVID-19: Consultation timeframes extended for government policy documents
The government has extended consultation timeframes for various national regulations and policy documents currently open.Wynn Williams - Article
So, your employee has COVID-19: What now?
A summary of the steps that an employer will need to take if an employee tests positive for COVID-19.Cavell Leitch - Article
COVID-19 - Changes to the Overseas Investment Act
Changes to OIA were designed to offer some protection to the business sector in general from opportunistic foreign investment.Cavell Leitch - Article
COVID-19 Restriction Changes
On Oct. 28, 2021, the government of New Zealand announced the phased easing of several border restrictions, including reducing Managed Isolation Quarantine (MIQ)...Envoy Global, Inc. - Article
Changes to entry requirements to the Criminal, Civil, Family, and Youth Courts.
New COVID protocols are in effect and apply to everyone who attends court.Cavell Leitch - Article
COVID-19 Alert Level 4 – Guide for landlords and tenants
Useful information for landlords and tenants as to how Alert Level 4 impacts commercial leases.Cavell Leitch