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IP in the time of COVID-19
IPONZ and IP Australia employees are all working remotely which means we can still protect your brands, ideas, and designs in these jurisdictions without delay. The ability to file with offices in other jurisdictions is variable.
New Leave Scheme for Essential Workers
On 2 April 2020, Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, announced a new scheme for essential workers who are unable to work during the lockdown. This Leave Scheme will be available from Monday 6 April 2020.
Immigration – Lockdown Update
As we work through the continually changing logistics of the lockdown, we would like to provide a little clarity for those currently in New Zealand on visas. All Immigration New Zealand (INZ) visa processing branches are closed.
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.