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The COVID-19 pandemic is evolving rapidly, and so too are the clarifications and corrections from the Government, as to employers’ obligations and administration of the Wage Subsidy...

Note: This news item does not constitute legal advice. HRNZ encourages members to seek legal advice where necessary about their specific circumstances.

The COVID-19 pandemic is evolving rapidly, and so too are the clarifications and corrections from the Government, as to employers’ obligations and administration of the Wage Subsidy.

As at 30 March 2020, here are the latest updates that you need to know as advised by Lane Neave. 

Part-time employees on less than Wage Subsidy

The Government has announced that the entire Wage Subsidy must be passed onto the employee for which it was applied for. This, however, raises practical issues for employers with employees who normally earn less than the part time wage subsidy payment of $350 per week.

In these instances, it has been clarified that the correct way forward is... Read full article

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