Package Fee (incl GST)

• $325 - Law Society members and Associate members (usually $405)
• $420 - Non-members (usually $535)

Note: Access to the online files is via your "My CPD" page. If you would like to purchase multiple packages, please contact us here.

Online CPD Modules

Employment Law - business sale & purchase - 2 CPD hours

• Publication date: May 2021
• Authors: June Hardacre, Simon Mitchell 

Understanding the obligations to employees when buying or selling a business is essential in helping to ensure a smooth transition from one owner to another. This seminar will look at some of the key obligations that arise, including; requirements regarding employment contracts, vulnerable employees, consulting with employees, and redundancy entitlements.

This module will include:

• A practical guide of issues to look out for when negotiating the buying or selling of a business; including:
  - requirements regarding employment contracts – what can, can’t and should be done
  - Holidays Act 2003
  - availability provisions
  - decisions around the current workforce
• A discussion of the sales documentation process and the due diligence required during this process; including:
  - best practice checklist for the buying process
  - hours of work
  - obligations for compliance including time records
  - what to do when vulnerable employees are involve
  - Health & Safety obligations
• A brief outline of the amendments to the Employment Relations Act.

Employee Equity Schemes - 1 CPD hour

• Publication date: October 2021
• Authors: Jane Goodwin, Nick Laing

Employee equity schemes can provide an effective means of attracting, retaining and incentivising key staff. However, structuring these schemes can be complicated as there is a range of ways to structure a scheme, and a range of legal, tax and commercial factors to consider when designing a scheme.

This module will take a practical approach that is aimed at ensuring that you are able to provide your clients with robust advice specific to their circumstances.

The module will include:

•  An overview of equity, option and phantom schemes and what to consider when choosing an appropriate scheme
• Regulatory and legal issues impacting employee equity schemes
• The tax implications of each type of scheme, including an overview of recent tax changes
• The commercial drivers and evolving market practices in this area.

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Employment Fundamentals Update - 2 CPD hours

• Publication date: April 2021
• Authors: Michelle Bowen, Penny Swarbrick

Employment issues can be extremely stressful for all concerned and it is important that you are able to provide your clients with effective advice in this area whatever side you are assisting. The presenters will take you through an overview of the main areas of employment law that arise in day to day practice and reference practical examples and cases, to provide you with a sound understanding of the principles of typical employment practice.

• An overview of core entitlements for employees, including commonly arising issues with the Minimum Wage Act and the Holidays Act
• Collective and individual employment agreements
  • What is the difference?
  • What are different legal requirements?
• Personal grievances and access to information
  • When can a PG be raised?
  • What is the process for raising and responding to a PG?
  • Triangular employment
  • Requests for information under the Privacy Act 2020
• Case law update.