COVID-19 Update - Aug 21
COVID-19 Update August 2021 Despite the uncertainty created by the re-emergence of COVID-19 in the community, and the inability to predict exactly how long the country will remain in lockdown,…
Employers' Obligations under the Minimum Wage Act 1983 - Jan 2021
Clarifying Employers' Obligations under the Minimum Wage Act 1983 The Employment Court’s first decision on issues arising out of COVID-19: clarifying employers’ obligations under the Minimum Wage Act…
Privacy Act 2020 - Dec 2020
Privacy Act 2020 The new Privacy Act 2020 (the Act) came into force on 1 December 2020. The Act brings New Zealand in line with a global shift towards strengthening the protection of personal…
COVID-19 Resurgence Wage Subsidy - Aug 2020
Overview The Government has announced a new two-week payment (Resurgence Wage Subsidy) for employers (including those who are self-employed) who have been financially impacted by the resurgence of…
Privacy Act 2020 - Jul 2020
Privacy Act 2020 Parliament passed the Privacy Act 2020 (the Act) with unanimous support on 30 June 2020. The Act will repeal the Privacy Act 1993 and come into force on 1 December 2020. The Act…
COVID-19 Wage Subsidy Extension - May 2020
Overview The government has announced an extension to the wage subsidy scheme to help businesses affected by COVID-19. The extension will support businesses and their staff to maintain an employment…
Working at Alert Level 2, COVID-19 - May 2020
Overview New Zealand will move to Alert Level 2 on the COVID-19 alert level system on Thursday 14 May. This means restaurants, cafes, retail and public venues such as cinemas and gyms will be allowed…
Changes to COVID-19 Leave Support Scheme - Apr 2020
Overview On 24 April 2020 the Government announced an extension to the COVID-19 Leave Support Scheme, ahead of the move to Alert Level 3. Previously directed towards essential workers only, the…
Workplace Response to COVID-19 - Apr 2020
Updated 6 April 2020 At 11.59 pm on Wednesday 25 March, the Government moved Aotearoa New Zealand to COVID-19 Alert Level 4 – Eliminate Contact. This means all individuals are asked to stay home,…