Just because you can, should you? Navigating the ethical implications of New Zealand’s employment law changes.

Recent changes to New Zealand employment law have given employers greater flexibility in areas including highly paid employees, contractors and personal grievance claims.

But for in-house lawyers, the real question is often not "Is this lawful?" but "Is this the right thing to do?"

Join Dentons Partner, Greg Cain for an ILANZ webinar exploring both the practical impact of recent employment law reforms and the ethical questions they raise. From dismissal protections and contractor arrangements to procedural fairness and bargaining power, Greg will examine where legal rights, organisational values, culture and reputation can collide.

This practical and thought-provoking session will help in-house lawyers navigate the space between compliance and good judgement, and support decision-makers to achieve outcomes that are legally sound, fair and aligned with organisational values.

Attend this webinar to:
• Understand the key employment law reforms and their practical impacts
• Explore the ethical considerations behind the changes
• Consider the role of the in-house lawyer beyond legal compliance
• Apply practical frameworks for advising on fairness, culture, reputation and risk

Greg Cain
Greg is a Partner in Dentons employment team. He is a highly experienced specialist with over 25 years in practice advising central and local Government, private enterprise and not-for-profit organisations on all aspects of employment and health and safety issues. Greg works with HR and health and safety advisors, in house counsel, senior management teams and boards of directors. He carries out and advises on investigations, and regularly appears before the Employment Relations Authority and the Employment Court. He also advises clients on enforcing restraints of trade against contractors in the High Court.

Greg is recognised as one of New Zealand’s leading health and safety lawyers and assists clients with investigations into serious incidents, and represents them in WorkSafe investigations and prosecutions. Greg has provided extensive advice and training on the legal implications of the Health and Safety at Work Act, including advising on governance, contractor management, and PCBU interactions.

Greg is recommended by Chambers Asia Pacific and Legal 500. He is frequently approached by the media for comment on topical issues, and regularly speaks at conferences and seminars.

ILANZ Development Framework Skills
This webinar will incorporate and assist in developing your Technical, Commercial, Relationships, Enterprise, Management and Leadership skills in relation to the ILANZ Development Framework