HR 101
Employment Agreements & Employer Obligations
Hosted by: Louise Merrall
in person workshop
(Wanaka)
$399 + gst
Thursday 4th June 2026, 9am - 12pm
Does the world of Employment Law and your obligations as an employer or manager make you want to run for the hills?
Are you responsible for employing staff but are unclear on how to make sure the employment agreement you use is both robust and can be relied upon where things go wrong?
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Whether you are about to take on your first employee, are tasked with managing employees within your workplace, or are a business owner, this workshop will ensure you are up to date and have a clear foundational understanding of the obligations of an employer to their employees. You will also learn about key elements of an employment agreement and how to make sure you issue and use this agreement correctly ensuring validity and usefulness are maintained.
Many of the actions leading to employment claims are not done maliciously and are accidental. By attending this workshop, you are minimising your risks and making sure you are doing the best for your staff by arming yourself with up-to-date and accurate information.
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Key obligations that employers and managers need to be aware of including:
The Duty of Good Faith
Pay
Meal and Rest Breaks
Leave
Health and Safety
The Key Elements of an Employment Agreement including:
Contractual Hours
Employment Types
Place of Work
90-Day Trials & Probationary Periods
Ending Employment
How to issue an employment agreement correctly to ensure validity
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A general understanding of obligations owed by an employer to employees
An ability to identify where there is an issue & when to seek advice
Increased confidence in managing day to day obligations
An increase understanding of how to ensure an employment agreement is used correctly and has the right content
Confidence in correct process for issuing employment agreements.
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About EASI NZ:
All workshops, training, and courses are created and run by Madfli Limited, trading as Enterprise and Staffing Innovations NZ (EASI NZ).1. Bookings
To reserve your spot, you need to pay a deposit. However, your booking isn’t confirmed until the full payment is received, according to payment terms below.
Spaces for training are limited and considered ‘perishable’ — once booked, they can’t be sold to others.
2. Payment
Invoices must be paid when you receive them.
3. Cancellations
If EASI NZ cancels the course, you will get a full refund.
If you cancel, the fees depend on how much notice you give:
At least 15 days’ notice: 100% refund
7-14 days’ notice: 50% refund
Less than 7 days’ notice: no refund
These cancellation fees apply even if the course is rescheduled. No part of the fee can be used as credit for future courses.
4. Recording
No recordings are allowed without permission from EASI NZ.
If recordings are permitted, they are for secure viewing only, for a limited time. Sharing or posting recordings on social media or by email/text is not allowed.
5. Covid-19 Policy
If the event needs to be postponed because of Covid-19, government rules, or similar reasons, you can choose to use your payment for a virtual event or delay to a future date.
Disclaimer:
EASI NZ isn’t responsible for any claims, losses, or damages caused by using the content or information provided. It’s up to you to decide how to use it, and risk is yours.
Does the world of Employment Law and your obligations as an employer or manager make you want to run for the hills?
Are you responsible for employing staff but are unclear on how to make sure the employment agreement you use is both robust and can be relied upon where things go wrong?
Date: June 4, 2026
Time: 9am-12pm in person workshop in Wanaka
Price: $399 + GST