Employment Law Conference 2026

The premier CLE Employment Law Conference brings you experts delivering practical, business-focused sessions on the latest developments and challenges in employment law. Along with an impressive line-up of speakers and topics, it also offers a great chance to connect with friends and colleagues, and expand your professional network. Detailed programme information including breakout options to choose from will be available in early 2026. Make the most of the Early Bird pricing and secure your spot early!

Learning objectives

In this conference you will be:

• Updated on topical issues, legislation and case law.
• Able to apply this knowledge in your practice.

Who should attend

Employment law practitioners, along with in-house and immigration lawyers.

Conference chair

Greg Cain
Dentons, Wellington

Greg has extensive experience in employment law and health and safety. He advises employers and employees on all aspects of employment law and regularly appears in the Employment Relations Authority and the Courts. Greg also carries out workplace investigations, advises on health and safety issues, and represents clients facing health and safety prosecutions.
 

Social event

Networking drinks and canapés will be held at the end of Day One from 5.00 – 7.00pm. Your attendance is included in the registration fee.

Book

A PDF book is included in your registration fee. If you would like to add a hard copy book for an additional $65, please indicate below when you register.

Format

This conference will include a diverse lineup of expert presenters covering a range of topics. Each session will include time for questions.

Held in-person & online. Live web stream registrants – you will be emailed a link to join the live stream one week before. For information on what is required to participate in the live web stream, click here. The most popular breakout sessions will be live streamed. A recording will be distributed approximately one week after the event.

Recording

All attendees receive four weeks of access to live stream recording following each session. This added benefit allows you to revisit key insights at your convenience and reinforce your learning well beyond the event. Recordings will be available approximately one week after the event.

Timing 

• Day 1: 8.00am – 5.00pm followed by networking drinks and canapes from 5.00 – 7.00
• Day 2: 9.00am – 4.00pm

Fee (incl GST) 

Law Society Members benefit from up to 30% off – please login to receive member pricing
In-person

• $1,525 – Law Society members & associate members
• $2,180 – Non-members

• $1,725 – Law Society members & associate members
• $2,380 – Non-members

Live Web Stream

• $1,465 – Law Society members & associate members
• $2,120 – Non-members

• $1,665 – Law Society members & associate members
• $2,320 – Non-members

View group pricing options

Comments from past attendees

• “Good variety of sessions, and a great opportunity to get a gauge of the current issues confronting the employment jurisdiction. Also, really enjoyed meeting new professional colleagues.”
• “Intellectual stimulation of high-level topics combined with highly pragmatic information on best practice.”

Cancellation and Refund Policy

You may cancel your registration eight working days in advance of an event, and you will receive a refund less a 25% administration fee. If you cancel less than eight working days in advance of the event, no refund is payable. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another person. If you wish to do so you must advise CLE New Zealand Law Society in writing of the change. CLE reserves the right to close registrations, and cancel or reschedule an event as necessary. Where an event is cancelled by CLE, a full refund is payable. View full Law Society event terms.