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COVID-19 Resurgence Support Payment
On 23 February 2021, the Government introduced a Resurgence Support Payment (“RSP”), which is available through the Department of Inland Revenue (“IRD”), for businesses who
COVID-19 Short-Term Absence Payment
The Ministry of Social Development (“MSD”) has recently announced that a Short-Term Absence Payment (“STAP Payment”) is now available for businesses (including self-employed people) to
First Employment Court Judgment regarding Lockdown Pay
The Employment Court has released its first judgment in response to an employer’s actions during the Government enforced lockdown during COVID-19. The full bench of
Top Tips for the Christmas Period
With the Christmas period fast approaching (less than three weeks, but who is counting), we have set out some helpful tips and reminders below, to
Legislation Update – Privacy Act 2020
New Zealand’s previous privacy legislation, the Privacy Act 1993, was enacted one year after the first ever SMS text message was sent, and one year
Weeding Out Employer’s Rights: the Impact of Cannabis Legalisation in the Workplace
During the 2020 Election the nation will be asked whether they support the proposed Cannabis Legislation and Control Bill (“CLC Bill”). In essence, New Zealand
