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Compensation for Road Works / Construction that Affects Business Operations
This Section 63 right of compensation is seldom used. Indeed, there is very little, if any, judicial interpretation of how it should be used and applied.
Mandatory Vaccinations: What do Employers need to know?
Employers who are contemplating mandatory vaccinations for their employees need to consider a range of factors involving current government orders, health and safety obligations, and rights of staff.
The return of the Wage Subsidy and other government COVID-19 Support
The Wage Subsidy is back! In this article, we provide details of the third round of the Wage Subsidy and details of other support businesses affected by COVID-19 can apply for.
Great, Judgment was awarded in your favour – now how to enforce it?
This article sets out some enforcement options available to you where you have been awarded Judgment as a result of bringing a claim through the New Zealand Court system for the recovery of a debt owed to you. You will now want to enforce your Judgment.
COVID-19 Update - Financial Support for Businesses
Following the decision that Auckland will remain at a heightened alert level until at least Monday 22 February, the government has announced that the Covid Resurgence Support Payment will be made available.
The Story of a Café and a Mispresentation
An example of how important it is that vendors represent turnover figures accurately or put themselves at risk of a claim of damages by purchasers.
Is a no access to a leased premise due to COVID-19 a breach of quiet enjoyment?
The question has been raised as to whether or not non-accessibility to their premises constitutes a breach of the covenant of quiet enjoyment and whether or not this will result in the tenant’s right to cease rent payments.
Covid-19 Update: Temporary changes to insolvency laws
To help businesses stay afloat during this period, the Government will be making temporary changes to some of our insolvency laws.
No Access in Emergency Clause: What is a Fair Proportion?
There has been a lot said about the “No access in emergency clause”. It also raises the question as to how much a fair proportion of rent is and thus, how much relief tenants can in fact get.
Covid-19: Director’s liability for insolvent trading
The directors of those companies will need to be very aware of their duties under the Companies Act 1993 not to allow their company to engage in insolvent/ reckless trading.
Covid-19 and Force Majeure Clauses
Whether you can exercise your rights under a force majeure clause is very much dependant on the actual wording of the clause itself
Business continuity planning response to COVID-19 for non-essential businesses
As the situation evolves, businesses will need to revisit their assessment of ongoing commercial viability of retaining employees.