Employment Seminar
What's changing and what's next?
Join Partner Troy Wano and Lawyer Varnell Clay for our annual Employment Law Seminar in partnership with the Taranaki Chamber of Commerce. In this practical session, the team will cover:
- Election-driven change – What’s already in force, what’s on the horizon, and how upcoming changes may impact your workforce decisions.
- Hybrid and remote working – While there is no statutory right to work from home in New Zealand, employers must still navigate flexible working requests, health and safety obligations, and privacy considerations. Learn how to get your policies right.
- Contractor or employee? – A clear look at Section 6 of the Employment Relations Act, the Supreme Court’s Uber decision, and the gateway test to help you classify workers correctly and minimise risk.
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Meet the Speakers
Troy has worked in leading firms in the UK and New Zealand before joining GQ in 2011. He is also a Trustee of the Parihaka Papakāinga Trust and Big Brothers Big Sisters Taranaki, and is affiliated to Te Ātiawa, Taranaki, Ngāti Tama and Ngāti Awa.
Working alongside Troy Wano, Varnell supports clients on a range of employment matters and is focused on building her expertise in delivering clear, business-focused workplace advice.
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