Description
Get up to speed on the latest legal and legislative changes impacting New Zealand employers and learn what they mean for your organisation.
Join us for a timely update on the latest immigration and employment case law and legislative developments affecting New Zealand employers.
This session will unpack key changes and their implications for employers in New Zealand, including:
Immigration policy changes affecting migrant workers, including updates to the Skilled Migrant Category, deportation liability, and remaining compliant with requirements. Key cases on how the duty of good faith is being interpreted across immigration and employment matters.
Employment legislation that has passed, is in progress, or has been signalled, such as the Employment Leave Act 2026 which will replace the current Holidays Act 2003 on 6 August 2028 and the Employment Relations (Termination of Employment by Agreement) Amendment Bill which is currently progressing through Parliament. Key case law update. Practical guidance to help employers stay competitive and manage risk and compliance in today's evolving business landscape. Whether you're a small business or a large enterprise, this session will help you stay compliant, reduce risk, and adapt your workforce strategy to the evolving landscape. Attendees will gain practical insights into how these changes impact workplace obligations. This is an essential session for any employer looking to protect or grow their business, their team, and stay ahead in 2026.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
For employers to understand the immigration and employment law updates that have come into effect and the implications for them.
SUITED TO
Employers, HR professionals, Accountants
PRESENTERS
Shi Sheng Cai (Shoosh), Partner, Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor
Shoosh is an accomplished and respected New Zealand immigration lawyer with over 9 years of experience in the New Zealand immigration space. Shoosh partners closely with employer and individual clients to provide strategic advice tailored to their specific needs.
Jin Park, Senior Associate, Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor
Jin is a Senior Associate in Auckland who holds an LLB (Honours) from the London School of Economics and was admitted in New Zealand in 2018.
He has extensive experience in employment law, advising on complex workplace matters and supporting large NZX and ASX-listed organisations. His interests include privacy, generative AI, and medical law as they relate to employment law.