What happens after the termination of employment? (Christchurch)

Our Christchurch-based employment law specialists will share their knowledge and answer your questions at this in-person seminar.

Personal grievances on the increase
In the current economic environment, employers are increasingly facing personal grievances being pursued by ex-employees when their employment has been terminated - whether justified or not.

Ex-employees are more motivated to bring claims against their previous employer when the unemployment rate rises. This is being fuelled by the recent increased remedies being awarded by the Employment Relations Authority and Court.

Join us as we explore what happens after the termination of employment, with practical solutions to deal with:

• How to properly undertake, without prejudice discussions;
• Operating within the current settlement parameters;
• Deciding whether to mediate or not mediate;
• Employee advocates and lawyers;
• Deciding whether the claim should be fought in the Employment Relations Authority;
• The current trends in remedies awarded to employees?
  Your presenters:

Managing Partner, Andrew Shaw
Andrew leads the nationwide Employment Law team and has been involved in employment and health & safety law for more than three decades. Andrew’s extensive experience in these areas includes bespoke document drafting, strategic advice, and representation in mediations and the Authority/Court.
Special Counsel, Gwen Drewitt
Gwen is a specialist employment lawyer with expertise in drafting bespoke documents, mediations and Authority/Court hearings.
Special Counsel, Maria Green
Maria is skilled in providing clients with advice on a wide range of employment matters, from disciplinary and performance issues to restructures. She has expertise in drafting bespoke documents, mediations and Authority/Court hearings.
Senior Solicitor, Elisabeth Giles
Elisabeth specialises in employment law and also has experience in family law, gained during her time working in Auckland.
Senior Solicitor, Jack Whittam
Jack advises on a range of contentious and non-contentious matters for both employers and employees. In particular, he regularly advises on restructures, grievances, disciplinary procedures and workplace investigations.

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