New Zealand's Original & Leading Biannual Employment Law Conference

 
10 lawyers in 1 day with recent case reviews & latest legal insights on critical HR issues.  
 
To help you keep track of the latest employment regulations, and reduce financial and reputational risk, New Zealand’s leading bi-annual HR Law Masterclass Conference returns this September 2023. Brought to you by Employment Law Matters the 15th HR Law Masterclass Conference will cover all the complexity of HR risks that businesses are facing today.  
 
Attend to ensure compliance for your business, hear the latest HR legal insights from more than 10 experienced lawyers, and benefit from recent case law examples, interactive roundtable and panel discussions, and practical advice on the complex and time-consuming HR challenges occurring in the workplace today. 
    
10 lawyers in 1 day with recent case reviews & latest legal insights on critical HR issues:  
 
  • Prevent recruitment risks such as unlawful discrimination 
  • Understanding what workplace accommodations are reasonable 
  • Understand the legal implications of using AI technology such as ChatGPT and technology for employee surveillance and data collection  
  • Manage evolving working arrangements, pay equity and contract workers 
  • Address pay gaps in your organisation and address issues around rising cost of living issues 
  • Manage mental health and wellbeing, psychological safety and duty of care 
  • Identify and triage bullying, harassment, inappropriate workplace conduct and sexual harassment risks 
  • Manage poor or difficult employee behaviour and serious misconduct with reasonable and justified actions   
 
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Post Conference Workshop

9th Annual Conducting Effective Workplace Investigations Workshop

 
Auckland 20th September  |  Wellington 22nd September      
 

Planning and managing effective workplace investigations   

 
This workshop will take an in-depth look at unique factors influencing investigations - the seriousness of allegations, complexities of complaints, and consequences of failing to investigate.
 
KEY THEMES:   
  • Unravelling the complexities of workplace investigations   
  • Planning and preparing for the investigation: Issues to consider; Procedural fairness; Statutory frameworks   
  • The investigation process: Conducting effective investigations; Overcoming difficult issues; Case law reviews  
  • Finalising the investigation: Managing evidence; Outcomes of investigations; Next steps 
 
Facilitated by
 
Fiona McMillan
Partner
Lane Neave
 
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Be sure to attend this interactive training course which will help you unravel the complexities of workplace investigations.   

Featured Speakers

Jim Roberts

Partner

Hesketh Henry

Emma Peterson

Partner

Russell McVeagh

Joseph Harrop

Senior Associate

Lane Neave

Sherridan Cook

Partner

Buddle Findlay

Melissa Johnston

Partner

McVeagh Fleming

Carl Blake

Partner

DLA Piper

Anna Codin

Senior Associate

Bell Gully

Georgina McAdam

Senior Associate

Dentons Kensington Swan

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Reasons to attend

  • Identify key return to work risks when managing ill & injured employees
  • Manage mental health and wellbeing, psychological safety and duty of care
  • Identify and triage bullying, harassment, inappropriate workplace conduct and sexual harassment risks 
  • Review workplace discrimination and duty to make reasonable accommodations 
  • Discuss what the income insurance scheme would mean for employers if it is introduced
  • Minimise performance risks to avoid financial and reputational consequences 
  • Manage poor or difficult employee behaviour and serious misconduct 
  • Comply with the Holidays Act and address policies around parental leave and flexible working
  • Discuss union negotiation and bargaining processes
  • Manage evolving working arrangements, pay equity and contract workers  

Who Should Attend?

From cross-industry and Government: 

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