Human Rights in Employment - avenues for redress

This seminar offers an in-depth look at the two primary legal avenues for pursuing a discrimination claim: the Human Rights Review Tribunal and the Employment Relations Authority/Court. Presented by the Chief Judge of the Employment Court and the Chairperson of the Human Rights Review Tribunal, with commentary and facilitation by an experienced employment and human rights lawyer, the session will demystify the procedural and strategic aspects of each forum.

Topics covered will include:

• The practical process of how each jurisdiction operates
• Jurisdictional thresholds and the pros and cons of each route
• A discussion about the remedies available
• The legal framework underpinning/underlying each jurisdiction
• Consideration of the factors that influence strategic decision-making when choosing where to bring a discrimination claim
• How to effectively advise clients, including timelines, evidence, and remedies.

Learning objectives

By attending this seminar you will:

• Gain clarity about the jurisdictional differences between the Employment Relations Authority/Court and the Human Rights Review Tribunal.
• Better understand the practical processes, potential outcomes, and the strengths of each forum.

Who should attend

Employment and human rights lawyers.

Presenters

Her Honour Judge Christina Inglis
Chief Employment Court Judge, Wellington

Prior to being sworn in as an Employment Court Judge in 2011, Chief Judge Inglis led the Human Rights team at Crown Law. She was formerly on the Advisory Board of the New Zealand Centre for Human Rights Law, Policy and Practice; is a member of the Board of the Access to Justice Advisory Group; was Chair of Te Awa Tuia Tangata (the Heads of Bench judicial diversity committee); and is a member of the Heads of Bench Future Courts Steering Group. In 2023 Chief Judge Inglis was awarded an honorary doctorate by Te Herenga Waka ǀ Victoria University in recognition of her contribution to the law.
 

Sarah Eyre
Human Rights Review Tribunal ǀ Taraipiunara Mana Tangata, New Zealand

Sarah was appointed Chairperson of the Tribunal in 2022 and prior to that was a Deputy Chairperson. She has been a lawyer for almost 25 years, with 15 years of experience across a range of tribunal jurisdictions. Sarah’s tribunal work has included the Disputes Tribunal, the Human Rights Review Tribunal, working as a Visiting Justice in prisons and determining refugee claims.

 

Ashley-Jayne (AJ) Lodge
Anderson Lloyd, Christchurch

AJ co-leads Anderson Lloyd’s employment team, providing pragmatic solutions to complex workplace issues. Her experience covers the full range of employment challenges, human rights, privacy and health and safety matters. AJ is a certified Association of Workplace Investigators member and Certificate Holder (AWI-CH), and experienced in investigating allegations of sexual harassment, bullying, and matters involving vulnerable people.
 

Resources

A PDF book is included in the fee and will be emailed to you along with your ticket, one week before the seminar. PowerPoint slides will be emailed out after 3pm the day before the event.

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. A recording will be distributed approximately one week after the event.

Live Stream Recording

All attendees will recieve four weeks of access to the live stream recording. This added benefit allows you to revisit key insights, in your own time – at your own pace, and reinforce your understanding to extend the value of your learning well beyond attending the event. Recordings will be available approximately one week after the event.

Fee (incl GST)

Law Society Members benefit from up to 30% off

• $205 – Law Society members & associate members
• $295 – Non-members
• View group pricing options

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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.