Event

With Covid-19 still in our community, sick leave will continue to be in demand. Refresh your obligations with this online event.

This will be a practical session covering the following:

☑️ Asking for proof of sickness

☑️ Managing absenteeism

☑️ How to approach medical incapacity

☑️ Common problems, and recommended solutions

This workshop is for all levels of HR professionals and HR students looking to learn about, or refresh themselves on your obligations with regards to sick leave and incapacity.

This event will be held online

Our Presenters

Helen Pryde, Senior Associate

Helen is a Senior Associate in the Employment Team at Duncan Cotterill and specialises in all aspects of employment and health and safety law. She has represented employer and employee clients across a broad range of industries and provides pragmatic advice in respect of compliance across all employment processes. Helen is also very experienced in dispute resolution, and has a background in general litigation and extensive experience in criminal law.

Caitlin Sargison, Solicitor

Caitlin is a solicitor in the Employment team at Duncan Cotterill. She works closely with employer clients – both large organisations and small businesses – to advise on a range of matters including disciplinary and performance processes, maintaining ongoing employment relationships, and assisting with the defence of Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court claims. Caitlin also has experience assisting employee clients in raising concerns and negotiating exits and settlements.

With thanks to our Sponsor

Duncan Cotterill’s specialist employment team is one of the biggest in New Zealand and works across New Zealand assisting clients navigate their employment and health and safety issues. We believe the best advice is given by analysing the people involved, the situations at hand and the wider context of your business objectives. We help employers of all sizes, from owner / operators and SMEs to multinationals and senior executives, with the full range of employment law issues from all our five offices.

Pricing

• HRNZ Members = FREE
• HRNZ Student Members = FREE
• Non Members = $25.00

Please note our prices include GST.

A zoom link and Joining Instructions will be sent the day prior to the event.

To Register

HRNZ Members: to receive the discounted Member rates or FREE Member registrations (where available) click on the LOGIN Link under the BUY TICKETS Button, then register through the BUY TICKETS link.

Non-members: register using the BUY TICKETS link in the Event Listing.

Payment

Fees will be due for payment in full prior to the event.

Cancellations and Refunds

To receive a full refund cancellations must be received by HRNZ by email to [email protected] two working days before the day of the event.

Cancellations after this time and/or 'no shows' on the day will be payable in full.

Appropriate substitutions are welcome - please email [email protected] with their details.