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Court Insurance Case – IAG
Recent Supreme Court Insurance Case – IAG New Zealand Limited v Moore [2020] NZSC 122 Mr Moore’s house suffered damaged in the 22 February 2011 earthquake in the amount of $2. 08 million.
New Privacy Act 2020
The new Privacy Act 2020 (New Act) came into force on 1 December 2020. There are some key changes in the New Act which help to bring New Zealand’s privacy law into the 21st century.
IRD cracking down on property sales
While New Zealand does not have a comprehensive capital gains tax, we do have a capital gains tax in relation to property known as the bright-line test.
Costly CDHB Decision – Reminder to Employers
A recent Employment Relations Authority (Authority) case has been released which is a good reminder to employers of the perils of disciplinary investigations and dismissals.
Tax Structuring for the 39% Tax Rate
In the 2020 election, Labour promised to introduce a new top tax rate of 39% on income over $180,000, likely to take effect from 1 April 2021.
Returning to work early from parental leave
COVID-19 has resulted in some employees on parental leave wanting to return to work early, be it for financial or other reasons.