Employment Law Update – Bridging the gap between payroll and employment law 2026 (Webinar Recording)

Changes are coming for New Zealand employers. This webinar addresses key changes to employment law and the practical implications of these changes for businesses.

In this webinar, we will discuss recent changes in employment legislation including:

• Wage theft by employers
• Employment agreement record-keeping
• Employment Relations (Termination of Employment by Agreement) Amendment Bill
• Pay Equity changes
• Excluding personal grievances for high earners
• Employment Relations (Restraint of Trade) Amendment Bill
• Minimum Wage 2025 and 2026
• Living Wage 2025/2026
• Employment Relations (Employee Remuneration Disclosure) Amendment Act 2025
• Holidays Act Reforms
• Independent contractors, contractor v employee test
• Immigration law updates
• Personal Grievance thresholds

Wouldn’t it be great if your clients were across all of these changes, too!
Once you’ve booked your spot, TEO would like to offer your clients 50% off the ticket price of this special webinar. Just let them know to contact us on [email protected] and to quote your firm’s name to get a discount code.

Upon satisfactory completion of this course, you will be able to:

• articulate recent changes to NZ employment legislation
• explain the implications of these changes for businesses
• explain the potential implications of upcoming reforms
• describe good practice and process when it comes to employment law

This course will be suited to:

• employers
• managers
• HR
• accountants
• any other person with input into payroll services and wanting to keep up to date with their obligations and legislative requirements.

Duration: 1.00 CPD hours (approx. 55 mins content + 5 mins Q&A)

PRESENTER

Janet Copeland, Managing Partner, Copeland McAllister Law

Janet is the Managing Partner of Copeland McAllister Law. With close to 30 years’ experience in employment and health and safety law, Janet is a trusted strategic advisor and respected employment lawyer throughout New Zealand.
She is known for her pragmatic approach, clear communication, and ability to cut through complexity to deliver practical, results-focused solutions.

Janet predominately acts for employers and has significant experience in the aged care, transport, tourism, education, construction, health, non-profit, agriculture, local government, trades and professional services areas.