In this practical session for Australia-based professionals who manage or advise on NZ-based employees, you will take a deep dive into the key differences in employment law that you encounter when managing employees in NZ. Walk away with a toolkit full of tips that will enable you to successfully grapple with Trans-Tasman employment issues as and when they arise.
11.30am to 12.30pm NZ Employment Law for Australians: The Key Differences and Crucial Updates
While Australia and NZ share many commonalities when it comes to employment law, several key differences often trip Trans-Tasman employers up when it comes to managing their employees in NZ.
Presented by a NZ employment lawyer with experience on both sides of the Tasman, in this session you will focus on important differences in employment law between the two countries, and their practical implications, including:
- Key differences in terminology and underlying concepts behind employment law in NZ and recent cases
- Practical tips and traps for handling common scenarios in NZ
- Redundancy and restructuring
- Performance management and misconduct
- Common mistakes
- Handling personal grievances in NZ
- Update on regulatory changes and case law
Presented by Emily Moore. Principal Lawyer & Director, De Novo Legal
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD unit in Substantive Law
This program is applicable to practitioners from all States & Territories
Presenters
Ms. Emily Moore, Principal Lawyer & Director, De Novo Legal
Emily is a practical and strategic legal adviser, having spent more than 16 years working with a number of New Zealand and Australian businesses across a range of industries, from multi-national IT and telecommunications companies through to SMEs and scaling start ups. Emily has spent most of her career working as a senior in-house lawyer, most recently holding General Counsel and Head of Legal positions in Sydney. Having relocated to NZ, Emily now runs her own legal practice helping Trans-Tasman companies navigate their NZ legal obligations, particularly when it comes to managing NZ staff. Her approach is to provide clear, accessible and practical advice that helps companies get things done.
