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Employment law reform 2026: What employers need to do now (CBD)

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Employment law reform 2026: What employers need to do now (CBD)

Employment law reform 2026: What employers need to do now (CBD)

You are invited to an in-person employment law workshop for employers, exploring the recent Employment Relations Amendment Bill 2025. Many of the changes take effect immediately and significantly reshape how employers engage contractors, manage misconduct, structure senior roles, and handle personal grievances.

Join Michael Witt, Employment Partner, for a practical, employer-focused workshop unpacking what has changed and the steps businesses should be taking now.

What we’ll cover

  • The new contractor gateway test and how to reduce misclassification risk
  • Changes to personal grievance remedies, including misconduct-related limits
  • The new $200,000 high-income threshold for unjustified dismissal claims
  • Expanded trial period protections for employers
  • Removal of the 30-day collective agreement rule
  • Practical actions to update contracts, policies and processes

Who should attend

Employers, business owners, directors, HR managers and people leaders.

Dates and locations

This event page and registration is for the event in Auckland CBD, 4 March 2026.

We have two other events in different locations:

Each session covers the same content.

Wednesday, 4 March 2026.

8:00AM - 9:00AM

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