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COVID-19 Wage Subsidy
On 17 March 2020, Finance Minister, Grant Robertson, announced a $12. 1b package to provide relief against the economic losses forecast to affect both individuals (employees) and businesses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Lockdown – What now?
We’ve reached Alert Level 4. What does this mean for employers? As an employer you have obligations under the Employment Relations Act 2000 to be fair and reasonable to your employees.
Emergency Benefit Tax Trap
Emergency Benefits Could Cost Temporary Residents Dearly In welcome news, the Government passed the COVID-19 Response Taxation Bill which is now awaiting Royal Assent.
Commercial Leases – COVID-19
The Government has stepped up its coronavirus response to Level 4. This has meant that all non-essential businesses are now closed, as at 11. 59pm on 25 March 2020, for at least four weeks.
IP Costs Changing
From 13 February 2020, IPONZ is introducing new fees for certain transactions relating to trade marks and patents.
Parent Category Official Policy Release
The new Parent Category policy was released early February 2020, due to re-open on 24 February, and with the first selection due to take place in May.