Trial Periods: Legal Conditions and Risks

Casual Employment: Definitions and Compliance

Disciplinary and Performance Management Distinctions

Legal Requirements for Employment Agreements

The Duty of Good Faith and Justification Tests

Case Studies: Common Legal Pitfalls and Outcomes

Conducting Fair and Thorough Investigations

Ensuring Compliance with Leave and Entitlement Laws

26:T4e3,

This course provides a comprehensive overview of employment relationships and agreements under New Zealand law. Participants will learn how to navigate distinctions between employees, contractors, and volunteers, as well as the minimum requirements for employment agreements, trial periods, and hours of work clauses.

The course emphasizes compliance, risk mitigation, and practical strategies for managing employment relationships effectively. Ideal for HR professionals, business owners, and legal practitioners, this course equips learners to ensure legal compliance and foster positive workplace relations.

Topics List:

Employment Relationship Types: Employee, Contractor, and Volunteer
Fixed-Term Agreements: Requirements and Misuse
Trial Periods: Legal Conditions and Risks
Casual Employment: Definitions and Compliance
Disciplinary and Performance Management Distinctions
Legal Requirements for Employment Agreements
The Duty of Good Faith and Justification Tests
Case Studies: Common Legal Pitfalls and Outcomes
Conducting Fair and Thorough Investigations
Ensuring Compliance with Leave and Entitlement Laws

29:T4e3,

This course provides a comprehensive overview of employment relationships and agreements under New Zealand law. Participants will learn how to navigate distinctions between employees, contractors, and volunteers, as well as the minimum requirements for employment agreements, trial periods, and hours of work