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Webinar Fee:

• HRNZ Member = $46.00
• Non-member = $69.00

This webinar will provide an overview of the highly complex area of testing for drugs and alcohol in the workplace, with reference to relevant and recent cases. The presenters will cover who can be tested, in what circumstances, how testing can take place, and potential consequences for positive results. The presenters will also recommend how to cover these issues in employment agreements and policies, and provide guidance on balancing competing interests including health and safety obligations, rights to privacy, and human rights considerations.

Participants will gain an overview of drug and alcohol testing, with greater understanding of the complexities of testing employees for drug and alcohol use, a practical "how to" guide for when and how employees can be tested and how to manage a positive result, and tips for covering issues in workplace policies and employment agreements.

Facilitated by Frances Lear and Emma Rose Luxton - McBride Davenport James

McBride Davenport James is a specialist law firm based in Courtenay Place, Wellington. The firm has a diverse range of clients (public and private sector, large and small businesses, unions and individuals) throughout New Zealand. Our employment team is recognised as a leader in its field, providing employment law advice on all aspects of the employment relationship from hiring (and being hired) through to ending the relationship - and all of the issues in between.

Frances Lear is a senior associate at McBride Davenport James with 15 years' experience in employment law. She has acted for corporate clients and individual employees, having worked in private practice for a boutique employment law firm and a national commercial law firm, and been in-house counsel for two public sector organisations.

Emma Rose Luxton is a solicitor at McBride Davenport James with expertise in employment law. She has previously acted for New Zealand’s largest government department, and now provides advice and representation for a wide range of clients; from small to large employers, unions, and employees.

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Registrations close 10:00am the day of the webinar.

Cancellation Policy

An appropriate substitute participant is welcome any time before the webinar starts. Please let us know the replacement's name. If you have booked on a member price and a non member is to attend in your place you will be invoiced for the difference in price.

A refund of fees will be made if a cancellation is received in writing at least 10 working days prior to the commencement of the webinar.

Regrettably, no refunds can be made for cancellations received after this date and you are liable for the full cost of attendance at the webinar.