The Burning Issues Forum returns with an engaging new edition, expertly facilitated by The Law Association of New Zealand’s Employment Law Committee. Chaired by former Chief Judge Colgan, the Forum promises a combustive mix of timely topics that will ignite critical discussions around the latest developments in employment law.

The event will spark with an overview of imminent law reforms on the horizon and landmark decisions currently before the Court of Appeal, which could fan the flames of significant impacts on employment practices. Next, we’ll delve into the simmering issue of employee fraud, examining the complexities of managing criminal and employment processes simultaneously. 

Illustrated by key insights from the Dr Siouxsie Wiles and Cronin-Lampe cases, the discussion will then transition into how employers are navigating their obligations in a world where external stressors are increasingly impacting workplace dynamics.

We’ll round off the forum with a deep dive into redundancy and restructuring, shedding light on crucial elements such as employee selection processes, redeployment obligations and recent decisions (including the TVNZ Ltd v E Tū Inc and the PSA v Secretary of Education cases).

Get ready to engage with blazingly brilliant minds!

Stay afterwards for networking with fellow attendees over drinks and nibbles from 6pm.

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Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

• Gain insights into imminent law reforms and landmark cases before the Court of Appeal, understanding their potential impact on employment law and workplace practices.
• Explore the rise in employee fraud cases, and how to navigate the complexities of managing both criminal and employment processes.
• Examine employer obligations related to external stressors impacting employees, including the implications of public harassment and social media’s influence on workplace stress.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in redundancy and restructuring, including legal obligations around redeployment and employee selection processes, with a focus on recent court decisions.

Who should attend? 

All employment lawyers, general practitioners providing advice on employment law, ERA members and Employment Court judges.

Presenters

Her Honour Judge Kathryn Beck

Alison Maelzer, Partner, Hesketh Henry

Bridget Smith, Partner, Smith Dunn 

Scott Worthy, Partner, Kiely Thompson Caisley

Chair: Graeme Colgan, Barrister

Special Participation: Her Honour Chief Judge Inglis will contribute via a short pre-recorded video, providing valuable perspectives to enrich the discussion.