COVID

May 3, 20223 min read

Wage Subsidy FAQs

If I have an employee away sick with Covid and get the Covid Leave Support Scheme subsidy; what exactly do I need to pay them? When you...

Aug 18, 20211 min read

COVID-19 Alert Level 4 and Your Business

COVID-19 Alert Level 4 As we again face an Alert Level 4 lockdown the Sass team will operating as usual, except we'll be doing so from...

Mar 3, 20213 min read

COVID-19 support for business

Accessing financial support for you and your business There are a few financial support schemes available to help you, your business and...

Jun 8, 20202 min read

Extended Wage Subsidy Scheme

From June 10 until 1 September 2020, businesses will be able to apply for the Extended Wage Subsidy Scheme. These payments will be...

May 4, 20202 min read

More Relief for Businesses Affected by COVID-19 as Government Announce the Small Business Cashflow

Amended 11 May 2020 The Government has introduced a Small Business Cashflow (loan) Scheme to support small to medium businesses owners,...

May 1, 20201 min read

Payments to employees for working from home costs during COVID-19 pandemic

Inland Revenue is making it easier for employers to reimburse the expenses of employees who are working from home because of the COVID-19...

Apr 3, 20202 min read

Minimum Wage Increase Amid COVID-19 Alert Level 4

On 1 April 2020, the adult (employees 16 years and over) minimum wage rate increases by $1.20 from $17.70 to $18.90 per hour. With the...

Apr 3, 20201 min read

If Your Business is On Lock-Down; Our Tips to Work on Your Business

If your business is in total lock-down, I would use some of this time to work on the future good of your business. Maybe, you have...

Apr 3, 20202 min read

What to do to get your business through Covid-19

Video from Lisa & Kelly, pre lock-down on what to do to get your business through Covid-19. NOTE: This video was recorded before Alert 4...

Mar 30, 20203 min read

Wage Subsidy Changes from 27 March 2020

As per our previous FAQ blog we said that things were changing daily and we would let you know if anything changes with the Wages subsidy....