Closed borders have had a significant impact on New Zealand’s job market. We have seen a number of businesses face staff or talent shortages at the same time as increased uncertainty surrounding the immigration rules to employ foreign workers. Lukas and Jo will be able to answer some of your questions around upcoming changes in Immigration policy. Please note that the new accreditation visa and rules scheduled for 1 November have been deferred to mid next year.

Lukas will discuss topical immigration issues including:

• Visa pathways• Difference between employer-specific vs. open visas?

• How wages affect work visa length and conditions

• Update on residence applications

• Employer accreditation – uses, benefits and limitations

• New accreditation system, deferred to next year. What planning should you be doing now?

• New visa application process – “a new employer-led process”

In this seminar, Jo will discuss common issues affecting the employment relationship including:

• Responsibility for ensuring employees are legally entitled to work

• Implications for ongoing employment / considering termination for staff employed on visas

• Ensuring compliance for accreditation

• Human resource policies and employment practices that meet the standard

• Recent employment case law

Light lunch will be served from midday till 12.30pm with presentations from 12.30pm

About our Presenters

Jo Douglas

Jo is a Partner of Douglas Erickson, Employment Lawyers, and has been advising on employment law for over 20 years. She acts for clients over a range of industries and strives for pragmatic commercial outcomes. She appears on behalf of her clients in mediation, the Employment Relations Authority and the Employment Court.

Lukas Sousa

Lukas has been working for Malcolm Pacific Immigration for 8 years focusing on providing Immigration advice to employers. He works alongside employers to mitigate immigration risks and ensure a smooth visa process. Lukas’ tailored approach is trusted by employers, trade and industry associations as well as migrant groups.

Pricing

• HRNZ Members = 30.00
• HRNZ Student Members = 20.00
• Non Members = $40.00

Please note our prices include GST.

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