Anchorage Trustees - News http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,77,0,0,html Anchorage Trustees http://www.duncancotterill.com/img/logo.gif http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,77,0,0,html Anchorage Trustees 60 en Beware festive foolery in the workplace Pass the parcel, mind the mistletoe http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,718,-1,html An employer’s responsibility when employees are working alone What onus is on employers to protect staff who are working alone. Duncan Cotterill partner Scott Wilson and Solcitor Summer Pringle look at this issue. http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,717,-1,html Duncan Cotterill announces three new partners Duncan Cotterill is pleased to announce three new partners: Ayleath Foote, Stephanie Grieve and Brian Nathan to the litigation team http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,716,-1,html Welcome to Brian Nathan who has joined as Partner in the Litigation team http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,715,-1,html Employment News Employment Update: Are your annual Holiday pay calculations correct? OSH decision good news for employers. http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,714,-1,html “Urgent action” needed on building standards The Royal Commission’s Interim Report has implications for architects, engineers and developers across New Zealand http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,713,-1,html Christchurch's Draft Recovery Strategy The draft Recovery Strategy document, released by CERA, sets the direction and priorities for a co-ordinated recovery for greater Christchurch. Submissions close on 30 October 2011. http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,712,-1,html Constructive dismissal claims can be costly Employers might heave a sigh of relief when a worker resigns in difficult circumstances. But while it seems that a problem has been solved, an even bigger one may be looming. Scott Wilson and Summer Pringle discuss some of the pitfalls for employers. http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,711,-1,html Insurance Proceeds and damaged buildings As a landlord, what are the tax consequences of receiving insurance proceeds relating to damaged buildings?   http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,710,-1,html Red Zone residents - buying property We are getting large number of enquiries from Red Zone residents about buying homes to replace their property in the Red Zone. There are numerous matters to be considered before you buy a new property will minimise the risks of getting into a http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,709,-1,html Having a Game Plan for the Rugby World Cup Employment lawyers Sarah Townsend and Summer Pringle, of Duncan Cotterill, consider some workplace issues which could arise during the Rugby World Cup 2011. http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,708,-1,html Know the difference between chattels and fixtures If you’re in the red zone and have to quit your home, what can you take when you leave your property? http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,707,-1,html Part Two: Homeowners in the red zone The starting point to making a fully informed decision which will net the best possible outcome for you is to identify the extent of damage to your house. Is it “repairable” or is it “a total loss?” And what does your insurance policy entitle you to? http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,706,-1,html Part One: Red zone residents should assess all the options available to them. You have two options with the CERA offer: Option 1 (sale of both land and buildings to the Crown) and Option 2 (sale of land only to the Crown). Richard Lang & Janine Ballinger discuss these options. http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,704,-1,html The draft City Plan – what are the issues? We welcome the unique opportunity the draft City Plan provides to all of us who live in Christchurch. Here we look at the most pressing issues for retailers, commercial land owners/developers, and tenants. http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,702,-1,html Flying High – Drugs in the Workplace The prevalence of synthetic cannabis in the workplace is an alarming development for employers. http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,701,-1,html Beware too many restrictions There is a lot to be excited about in the draft Christchurch City Plan but we must be careful to avoid new restrictions and controls which threaten to constrain the opportunity to build a better Christchurch. http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,700,-1,html The draft City Plan for Christchurch The draft City Plan has major consequences for commercial and retail property owners, developers and businesses. http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,698,-1,html More Regulation for non-bank finance firms The Government is introducing further legislation to tighten the rules for non-bank deposit takers (NBDTs) in an attempt to lift investor confidence in financial institutions. http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,693,-1,html Safety comes first but who pays? To pay or not to pay? What are an employer's obligations when natural events strike? http://www.duncancotterill.com/index.cfm/1,159,692,-1,html