Deemed company officer...!

If you ever thought you could hide behind having your spouse or partner not being part of your business, well think again! The ERA has looked through the veil and onto the wife of a bankrupt to award damages....where the wife was found to be a "company officer" and was personally liable for the arrears in wages.
Read the details:- http://m.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11767753