PrintNZ has announced the dates for its employment law seminars.
The seminars will roll out from May 2, running the length of the country from Whangarei to Invercargill. Ruth Cobb, general manager, PrintNZ, says, “There are changes proposed to existing employment law that could have a serious impact on your business. The seminars will provide details of the major changes and what they might mean for you – including the following:
- 90 day trial periods
- Reinstatement of dismissed workers
- Restoration of statutory meal breaks
- Triangular employment relationships (temps/labour hire)
- Removal of exclusion to vulnerable workers in small businesses
- Rights of union to enter a workplace
- Requirement to conclude collective bargaining
- 30 day rule requiring collective agreement to cover all new employees
- Requirement to be part of a Multi-Employer Collective Agreement
- Paid time off for union delegates
- Industry Awards
Download a registration form by clicking here
The full list of dates:
| Whangarei | Wednesday 2 May | 5 – 7.30 pm | The Quay Cafe Restaurant & Bar |
| Timaru | Tuesday 8 May | 1 – 2.30 pm | Aoraki Development |
| Christchurch | Wednesday 9 May | 12 noon – 1.30 | The Atrium |
| Auckland | Monday 14 May | 1 – 2.30 pm | Sorrento in the Park |
| Hamilton | Tuesday 15 May | 12 noon – 1.30 | Atrium on Ulster |
| Tauranga | Wednesday 16 May | 12 noon – 1.30 | Harbour City Motor Inn |
| Nelson | Thursday 17 May | 12 noon – 1.30 | Intepeople |
| New Plymouth | Monday 21 May | 12 noon – 1.30 | The Devon Hotel |
| Napier | Tuesday 22 May | 12 noon – 1.30 | Caution @ Shed 2 |
| Wellington | Thursday 24 May | 11 am – 1.00 pm | The Angus Inn |
| Palmerston North | Thursday 24 May | 5.00 – 7.00 pm | Shadzz |
| Dunedin | Monday 28 May | 12 noon – 1.30 | Southern Cross |
| Invercargill | Tuesday 29 May | 5.00 – 7.00 pm | Ascot Park Hotel |
