Employment Law Updates in New Zealand

What can you expect?
One of the biggest challenges that New Zealand businesses face is keeping up with legislation. Employment law is ever-evolving, and this year will see plenty of developments that employers need to be aware of.
To help you navigate the latest changes, join us for a Live Q&A webinar with Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani, Legal Counsel at Employment Hero. She’ll be talking through the latest employment law updates in New Zealand, while helping you understand what they mean for your business and team.
Sanam will discuss:
- The dissolution of No more Fair Pay Agreements
- Trial periods becoming available to all businesses across NZ
- The introduction of new worker exploitation legislation
- Median wage increases for work visa categories
- Changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa around the use of trial periods
- Personal grievance timeframes for sexual harassment changed
- What we may be expecting later on in 2024
Disclaimer: The information in this webinar is current as at 3 April 2024, and has been prepared by Employment Hero Pty Ltd (ABN 11 160 047 709) and its related bodies corporate (Employment Hero). The views expressed in this webinar are general information only, are provided in good faith to assist employers and their employees, and should not be relied on as professional advice. The Information is based on data supplied by third parties. While such data is believed to be accurate, it has not been independently verified and no warranties are given that it is complete, accurate, up to date or fit for the purpose for which it is required. Employment Hero does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy in such data and is not liable for any loss or damages arising either directly or indirectly as a result of reliance on, use of or inability to use any information provided in this webinar. You should undertake your own research and to seek professional advice before making any decisions or relying on the information in this webinar.
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