Businesses impacted financially by the new Level 4 lockdown are being offered a range of support measures to help protect jobs. Eligible firms can claim both a resurgence support payment and the wage subsidy, as well as other payments for workers taking Covid tests or in self-isolation. Finance Minister Grant Robertson said the Government was reactivating business support payments and was still well-placed to respond. Wage subsidy rates have also been increased to reflect an increase in wage costs since the scheme was first used in March last year. Other support includes a “leave support payment" for workers who must self-isolate and cannot work from home.

Source: Stuff August 17, 2021 20:53 UTC