EMA Ask a Lawyer - Your Employment Law Questions Answered

Have an employment question that you'd value a lawyer’s perspective on? This is your opportunity to talk to EMA Head of Legal, Matt Dearing, live online.

Description

We’re pleased to welcome Matt Dearing back to the EMA as our new Head of Legal and General Counsel. 
 
Matt brings extensive employment law expertise and a deep understanding of the challenges facing New Zealand employers. As businesses navigate significant workplace and employment law change, his experience will be invaluable in helping our Members build productive workplaces and manage risk with confidence. He’s no stranger to the EMA, having previously worked in the Legal team from 2011 to 2022, leading EMA’s specialist employment lawyers and supporting employers across a wide range of workplace relations matters.
 
Have an employment question that you'd value a lawyer’s perspective on?
 
What better way to reintroduce you to Matt than to give you an hour with him to answer your burning questions?  
 
When you don't have in-house legal support, knowing where you stand on employment matters can be tricky.
 
This practical 60-minute Q&A session is your opportunity for live face time with EMA’s Head of Legal, so you can get the legal view on any issues affecting your workplace. We’ll ask you to submit questions ahead of the webinar, and Matt will also run a live Q&A during the session.
 
You'll get: 
  • Direct access to an experienced employment lawyer
  • Practical perspectives on common employment matters
  • Greater clarity on risks to consider
  • Insights from the questions raised by other business leaders

 

Ideal for: Small business owners, CEOs, and people leaders who want a clearer view of an employment issue or the right next step. 
 
 
 
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