November 2021 - Sharp Tudhope

New laws for employers dismissing unvaccinated employees

25 November 2021

Employers have been grappling with the issue of vaccination in the workplace and what they should do when dismissing an unvaccinated employee. The COVID-19 Response (Vaccinations) Legislation Bill is intended to provide some clarity. The Bill will be passed under urgency this week, aiming to broaden COVID-19 orders to better reflect the new measures and...

Written by: Kate Bennett

Assisted dying possible from 7th November

5 November 2021

From 7 November 2021, New Zealanders who have a terminal illness and are experiencing unbearable suffering will be able to legally ask for medical assistance to end their lives. There is legal framework and a high-level process for accessing assisted dying, including strict criteria and safeguards for eligibility. Assisted dying is not intended to replace…

Written by: Ben Alexander

Separating? Make sure your Will is up to date too!

2 November 2021

Under the law, there is a “state of limbo” when married couples separate but are not yet divorced. If you have decided to separate, you should consider the following: You cannot get a divorce (called a dissolution of marriage in the Family Court) until you have been separated for at least two years. If you…

Written by: Brooke Courtney

Month: November 2021

New laws for employers dismissing unvaccinated employees

Assisted dying possible from 7th November

Separating? Make sure your Will is up to date too!