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    Short-Term Absence - Employer vs Self Employed

    • Rheynardt Jansen van Rensburg |
    • 34 steps |
    • 2 minutes

    1. NAVIGATION TO SUBMIT THE SHORT-TERM ABSENCE APPLICATION

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    Navigate to [https://workandincome.govt.nz/](https://workandincome.govt.nz/)
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    Click "COVID-19 support"
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    Click "If you’re sick or need time off work because of COVID-19"
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    Click "Short-Term Absence Payment"
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    Click "How to apply"
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    Tip! There are different reports for "Employer" and "Self-Employed". Please be sure to select the correct option.

    2. EMPLOYER APPLICATION

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    Click "Employer" if you are employer by a company. Click "Self-Employed" if you are working as a sole trader.
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    Click "Employer application"
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    You will automatically be navigated to [https://services.workandincome.govt.nz/ess/employer_applications/new?subsidy_type=COVID19A](https://services.workandincome.govt.nz/ess/employer_applications/new?subsidy_type=COVID19A)
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    Click the "I confirm that I have read and understood and agree to this declaration" field.
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    Click and insert the "Business IRD Number".
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    Click and insert the "IR Customer Name".
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    Click and insert the "Business address".
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    Click and insert the "Contact Name".
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    Click and insert the "Contact Email".
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    Click an insert the mobile number in the "Contact Mobile" field or "Contact Other Phone".
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    Insert the Bank details in order for you to receive your payment. PLEASE REVIEW THIS TO MAKE SURE IT IS CORRECT.
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    Enter the required details of each employee. Click on "Add Employee" to add additional employees.