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Practical Guidance for Employers During Covid-19

The Covid-19 Lockdown is a unique situation that continues to change rapidly and this raises a number of questions and concerns for people, especially in the employment space. The situation surrounding Covid-19 requires flexibility from both employers and employees.

Auckland employment lawyer; be careful about redundancy. It is a tricky area of law and you must seek legal advice before you take any action. Click here.

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Redundancy During Covid-19

In the wake of the Covid-19 lockdown, many employers are assessing options available to them to save their business and are contemplating cutting staff. This decision should not be taken lightly as the underlying requirements for proper termination of employment still apply.

Auckland commercial lawyers; what financial support can you get for your company under Covid-19? The government has of packages to help. Contact us for help

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Financial Support for Employers During Covid-19

In response to the Covid-19 outbreak the Government has announced a $12.1 billion support package to support the economy. If you are an employer, contractor, sole-trader or self-employed, you may be eligible to apply for financial support.

Auckland employment lawyer; Is your boss acting within the law about pay, hours, leave, redundancy? Find out employee work options in Covid-19

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Issues for Employees During the Covid-19 Lockdown

The Covid-19 level 4 alert lockdown is having a significant impact on the way people work during this time. Whilst the Government is providing assistance to businesses such as the wage subsidy to pad the landing for employers, there are numerous challenges facing employees in the coming weeks.

Auckland lawyers; Courts are an essential service in Covid-19 so what will be heard and how can you attend court? This article explains.

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How are the Courts Operating During the Covid-19 Lockdown?

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Right Honourable Helen Winkelmann, has assured the legal profession and members of the public that the Courts will be operational during all Covid-19 alert levels, including lockdown during alert level 4: "Courts are an essential service. New Zealand courts must continue to uphold the rule of law and to ensure that fair trial rights, the right to natural justice and rights under the New Zealand Bill of Rights Act are upheld."

Auckland contract lawyer; What are your contractual obligations or options under Covid-19? Do you have protection as supplier or buyer? Click here for help.

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Frustration, Force Majeure and Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic and the announcement of the Level 4 Covid-19 threat level in New Zealand has meant that many businesses may be forced to default on their commercial obligations, especially as non-essential businesses are told to close. However if their contracts contain a "force majeure" provision, this may provide them with a way out.

Auckland construction contract lawyer; Is your business an essential service to keep working? As a supplier or contractor, there are guidelines to follow.

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Construction, Builders, NZS3910 Building Contracts and Covid-19

At a press release on 24 March 2020 at 1.00 pm a spokesperson for the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) said: "If you are in doubt whether you are an essential service, you're probably not".

Auckland property lawyer; Commercial landlords and leaseholders in Covid-19. You may have you options about rent, we can give you advice on your situation.

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Leases in the Time of Covid-19

We have been fielding an unprecedented (but understandable) number of queries from both tenant and landlord clients wanting to understand the legal position in respect of either termination of commercial leases, and obligations in respect of rental/outgoings payments.

Auckland personal affairs lawyer; Use Covid-19 lockdown to review or make a will, trust, pre-nup agreement, power of attorney. Don't put off these key tasks.

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Getting on top of your legal affairs – what you could do during the lockdown period

During this unprecedented and unsettling time, there is an opportunity here to take advantage of the phone calls and emails slowing down (for some) and use your time to address those things you have been putting off – a bit like that painting job most people have been meaning to get to.

Auckland estate lawyer; It is not easy to make a valid will in Covid-19 but not impossible. If you get the basics in place, it can be validated later.

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Wills for the Lockdown

Can a Will be made from within the Covid-19 virus enforced bubble of self-isolation and social distancing? Extreme events call for extreme challenges and measures no more so than for making a Will right now when the testator is in isolation and no independent witnesses are in the room. Clearly an issue particularly for someone elderly or ill and delay is a concern.

Auckland family lawyer; Living in a lockdown bubble can strain relationships. What can you do about care of child, separation, divorce? We can help.

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Is Self-Isolation Pushing you Together or Pulling you Apart?

Feeling stressed or anxious about how Covid-19 (coronavirus) and New Zealand entering alert level 4 with nationwide lockdowns will affect you and your family members? Times of crisis can result in a push-and-pull effect with our personal relationships. They bring people together – only those in your household! - but difficult times can also lead to difficulties arising in our relationships with our, quite literally, nearest and dearest.

Auckland relationship mediation lawyer; We have a court appointed lawyer to help with family disputes in the difficult Covid-19 lockdown. Click here for details

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Family Mediation Services Continue to be Available During Level 4 Alert

Amidst the Covid-19 lockdowns initiated by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Monday 23 March 2020, many Kiwis are feeling stressed and uncertain about their current situation. When issues arise, especially at an unprecedented time like this, it’s often best to talk them out and work together to find positive solutions. If parenting, child welfare and other family issues arise that you need to discuss, we are here to assist.

McVeagh Fleming is a member of a global network of highly respected law firms called Ally Law (formerly the International Alliance of Law Firms. When our clients need legal assistance outside of our jurisdiction, we refer and work closely with other Ally Law firms to ensure that our clients receive the best legal advice and service possible. Ally Law has firms in most of the major financial centres of the world. If you would like to learn more about Ally Law please contact John Woolley or view the Ally Law website at www.ally-law.com.

Most people who have been through a separation would agree that it is a difficult and stressful time. This can be exacerbated when there is confusion or misunderstanding about what property is classed as relationship property and what property is classed as separate property. The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (“the Act”) provides a code for how property is to be divided on separation for couples who are married, in a civil union partnership or de facto/same sex relationship.

They say you shouldn’t break up with your boyfriend or girlfriend via text…but why not? In the case of Templeton UQ Limited v Watts & Hughes Limited, Templeton's application was served via email, a method not permitted under the Companies Act 1993. As a result, the application was struck out, demonstrating the critical importance of following prescribed service methods. These are both examples of when you fail to communicate appropriately, things don’t go well!

Insights & Articles

Practical Guidance for Employers During Covid-19

Redundancy During Covid-19

Financial Support for Employers During Covid-19

Issues for Employees During the Covid-19 Lockdown

How are the Courts Operating During the Covid-19 Lockdown?

Frustration, Force Majeure and Covid-19

Construction, Builders, NZS3910 Building Contracts and Covid-19

Leases in the Time of Covid-19

Getting on top of your legal affairs – what you could do during the lockdown period

Wills for the Lockdown

Is Self-Isolation Pushing you Together or Pulling you Apart?

Family Mediation Services Continue to be Available During Level 4 Alert

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Practical Guidance for Employers During Covid-19

Redundancy During Covid-19

Financial Support for Employers During Covid-19

Issues for Employees During the Covid-19 Lockdown

How are the Courts Operating During the Covid-19 Lockdown?

Frustration, Force Majeure and Covid-19

Construction, Builders, NZS3910 Building Contracts and Covid-19

Leases in the Time of Covid-19

Getting on top of your legal affairs – what you could do during the lockdown period

Wills for the Lockdown

Is Self-Isolation Pushing you Together or Pulling you Apart?

Family Mediation Services Continue to be Available During Level 4 Alert

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