In our third blog of 4 on the NZIIS, we look at the impact on the employer.
Read MoreIn our second blog of 4 on the NZIIS, we look at the impact on the individual, the employee.
Read MoreThe big take home is that the Medical Council is intending to review their medical certification statement in 2023.
Read MoreIn this new 4 Blog Series we cover the pending NZIIS which is touted to align NZ with other developed countries in providing a mandatory nationwide income insurance scheme.
Read MoreThat time of the year when the bees come out, the grass grows faster and New World releases the Little Garden Pot series again.
Read MoreA typical situation we come across – husband and wife team. The husband is active within the business and the wife takes care of the books and day to day administration. Both are receiving a split of the income from the business in shareholder salaries. CoverPlus Extra (CPX) is an ACC product and is one of the best products on the market.
Read MoreA recent audit of the MyACC records revealed that many New Zealand are currently being penalised by ACC through the Experience Rating system, meaning they are paying an extra fee on top their annual ACC levy - some are paying an 75%. Despite this being a common experience, it doesn't have to be this way.
Read MoreWe have created a short video detailing ACC’s new process for getting your new worker’s ACC history as part of your recruitment process. ACC have updated this where it is now mostly candidate driven and the turnaround time is under 48 hours. This is a massive improvement on the previous 2 – 4 weeks turnaround. Oh, and the process is still free! We tested this process and received a report within 2 minutes so rather impressive.
Read MoreWe have an ACC Experience Rating calculator that allows us to accurately model what you need to do to improve your experience rating (ACC penalties). This is perfect for the health & safety team as it gives a very clear and accurate goal… i.e. 4 claims with 100 days off this year will result in a 10% discount.
Read MoreOne of the most common complaints we hear from our clients is that mail from ACC, particularly invoices can be slow to arrive. When they do arrive, they are often late, leaving the client with little time to pay the invoice. And sometimes they just don’t arrive at all, which can result in an automatic cancellation of certain policies.
Read MoreACC are currently reviewing all businesses with the 78540 levy code – which is typically used for admin companies.
This is where your admin / low risk workers are employed in a separate company. This is great for ACC savings!
Read MoreNobody really likes change, less so with change we cannot control. Throughout the year we’ve spent a significant amount of time changing our behaviour, our habits and our focus, not all of it is good for us. And while the almost automatic kiwi reaction to most upsets is “She’ll be right”, we’re really not certain that it will be in the short term. So, what can we do to preserve the iconic stoicism in a healthy way? Here are my tips on keeping the old angst at bay:
Read MoreThis is the idea that if something good is done for you, then you do something for someone else. Most of us do this subconsciously for people we meet, loved ones, family and friends, even smiling at a stranger or holding open a door but how often do we do it for a business?
Read MoreIf an accident happens at work you will need to consider a number of issues. The law requires all reasonably practicable steps to be taken. However, even the most diligent people, processes and systems can be affected. It is imperative to properly understand and manage your risk
Read MoreA large part of our business is challenging ACC on certain issues - Use Of Money Interest, Use Of Money Interest Compounding, New Levy Code for Scaffolders, New Levy Code for Horse Trekking, Use Of Money Interest historical challenge, Medical Equipment definition, Wheelchair manufacturing challenge, 1st Week Payments, ACC Primary and Secondary Services
Read MoreIt's CoverPlus Extra (CPX) time of the year again. That time when ACC sends out an invoice to self employed and shareholders for their ACC cover for the coming year. Is yours missing?
Read MoreThe Government is providing financial support for businesses in construction.
This is what you need to know.
Read MoreAre you ready for the battle of the year?
It’s the little guy vs the big guy, the underdog vs the champ, the peewees vs the giants – yes, we’re taking on the biggest review case we’ve ever had against ACC – a case that if we win, will cost ACC upwards of $20 million dollars – now say that as if you were a chaser on The Chase …….
Read MoreThe Government has allocated funding to support small and medium sized businesses.
We have our services registered for two different types of government subsidies:
1. the Regional Business Advisory Fund, and
2. ACC subsidies (manufacturing and construction).
You may be eligible for funding