Overview of Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019
The Residential Tenancies Amendment Act 2019 (“RTAA”) was passed on 30 July 2019 and came into effect on 27 August 2019. The RTAA addresses key issues that have implications for …
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Points of interest on drug and alcohol testing in the workplace
Drugs and alcohol can make an employee less effective, struggle to concentrate, careless, unable to make rational decisions, amongst other behaviour changes, but most importantly of all a hazard to …
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What is a Calderbank offer, and when it should be used?
A Calderbank offer, otherwise known as a “Without Prejudice Save as to Costs” offer, is a tactic that can be used to settle a dispute for a lower amount and …
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How do you enforce land covenants when a neighbour is in breach?
Land covenants place rights and obligations on the land/property you own. It is an instrument that is registered on a record of title for a property that runs with the …
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General consequence when bankruptcy is declared
It is always a difficult time when you find that you are earning 99c but regularly spending $1.00. If you cannot turn the position around, personal bankruptcy being declared against …
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Statutory entitlement for sick leave
We all get sick from time to time, and New Zealand law in the form of the Holidays Act 2003 recognises that an employee will be paid for some of …
Read MoreImportance of insurance in a natural disaster
In light of recent events like the Christchurch earthquakes, and the Australian bushfires and flooding, it really does hammer home the importance of having insurance in place for your residential …
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