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New tax factsheets for entertainment industry
IRD have identified widespread misunderstanding among business owners about entertainer's tax obligations. In particular, schedular payments and the requirement to deduct and account for tax are not well understood. Up to 95% of venue owners didn't know they had tax obligations when making payment to bands and entertainers. If you make payments for services provided that should be taxed under the ...
Guidance on new anti-corruption law
New Zealand has a strong reputation for being free and intolerant of bribery and corruption. In November 2015, the Organised Crime and Anti-corruption Legislation Bill was passed. On 1 December 2015, New Zealand ratified the United Nations Convention Against Corruption. New Zealand's ability to combat corruption is now stronger than ever. To help New Zealand businesses comply with our law, the ...
Paid parental leave changes ahead
Having a child is an exciting time that usually involves paid and unpaid time off work. The Government has made some changes to paid parental leave, with others to follow. It’s important you know how this will affect your workers and business. From 1 April, staff who’ve worked for you for six months or more will be entitled to 18 weeks of ...
Four minute round-up of 2016’s law changes
Here’s a summary of upcoming law changes that affect small businesses — check out which apply to you. Health and safety at work When: 4 April 2016 What: The new law says you need to do what’s “reasonably practicable” to manage health and safety risks at work. This means you’re expected to do what a reasonable person would do in your situation. It’s ...
Free H&S Rep Training
Health and safety at work law is changing from 4 April 2016. And it’s important that you know how the changes affect you and your business. To help businesses prepare for the changes, the government is offering free transition training for existing health and safety representatives (HSRs). Safety ’n Action Ltd is providing this training in collaboration with WorkSafe and MBIE, ...