Independent Contractor or Employee? It's critical to know the difference
A recent Employment Court case Leota v Parcel Express Limited is a reminder of the importance of correctly classifying workers.
Covid-19: Income Relief Payment
The Government announced recently a new scheme ( Covid 19 Relief Payment) to financially support employees who have lost their jobs through redundancies due to the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Moooving Day - Farm Accommodation
If you provide accommodation for staff on your farm, you’re subject to the Residential Tenancies Act 1986.
It’s not uncommon for our lawyers to see a look of surprise when we tell our clients they have to comply with the same rules as any other landlord providing a residential tenancy, or risk finding themselves in a Tenancy Tribunal hearing.
Covid-19: Help for Small Business
The Government has announced a Small Business Cashflow Loan Scheme, with applications open now until 12 June 2020 (at this stage).
Covid-19: Immigration (Covid-19 Response) Amendment Bill 2020
The current Immigration Act 2009 only has three provisions relating to emergencies. This is inadequate to deal with the current Covid-19 emergency. A new piece of legislation is being rushed through parliament to respond to visa issues that have arisen due to Covid-19.
There are currently 350,000 temporary visa holders in New Zealand.
