Covid-19 has the world focussed on our physical health, with good reason. During this time of uncertainty, we also should be thinking about our “legal health”. A quick check you can do from the comfort of your own home, is to ask yourself: Do you have a Will? If so, is it still relevant and…
With the country half way through the 4th week of lockdown, here are some of the most common queries we have received: Can I make staff use sick leave during lockdown? Sick leave should only be used if the staff member or a person they care for is sick or injured. Our business is an…
Contractors looking for guidance on on-site protocols for construction activities under Covid Level 3 can find them here. The standard has been created by Construction Health and Safety New Zealand.
The Government has issued guidance for what the Level 4 lockdown triggered by Covid-19 means for NZS3910 based contracts. The guidance advisory issued to public procuring agencies is that contractors will be entitled to a Variation and Extension of Time either: due to suspension by the Engineer under cl 6.7 (..suspension of whole or part…
The government has announced a suite of new measures to provide relief for small and medium businesses. New legislation will be introduced on 27 April 2020 which will extend timeframes required before Landlords can cancel leases and mortgagees can exercise their rights to sale or repossession. The legislation will apply retrospectively once the bill is…