Covid-19 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Employees
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a significant impact on countries around the world, including New Zealand. The decision by the New Zealand Government to close the border and the subsequent “lockdown” …
Continue ReadingUpdated 17 April 2020
Q: We have an employee on an interim visa, are we able to claim the Government wage subsidy for them?
You can claim the wage subsidy for employees who are legally employed by you. This means …
Continue ReadingImmigration New Zealand (INZ) has made the long-awaited announcement on temporary visa variations to assist some temporary visa holders and their employers to better respond to the needs of the country under Alert Levels 3 and 4. These changes take …
Continue ReadingAs the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to grow, the immigration related uncertainties caused by this unprecedented event are following suit. Fortunately, one of the few industries where relative visa/immigration related clarity exists, at the moment, is the healthcare …
Continue ReadingMany of you will be aware that there have been numerous policy changes/announcements since the country has gone into lockdown, so many of course it is hard to keep up with the various changes. We thought it would therefore be …
Continue ReadingQ: We have an employee on an interim visa, are we able to claim the Government wage subsidy for them?
You can claim the wage subsidy for employees who are legally employed by you. This means that for holders of …
Continue ReadingThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will have massive implications for employers of migrant workers in New Zealand.
Very soon it is going to become much harder for employers to secure work visas to enable them to recruit and retain …
Continue ReadingFor the first time the New Zealand Government has issued an Epidemic Management Notice under the Epidemic Preparedness Act 2006.
Continue ReadingAs the whole country prepares to respond to the Government’s call to elevate our response to the Covid-19 crisis, it is important to the Partners of Lane Neave that you know we remain available to help and support you.
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