Employment Relations

Navigate employment disputes, personal grievances, and mediation processes effectively, while assessing risk and making strategic decisions that protect your organisation and support fair outcomes.

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.

EMA Connect Tauranga (October 2026)

EMA Connect Tauranga (March 2027)

EMA Connect Tauranga (May 2027)

EMA Connect Hamilton (October 2026)

EMA Connect Hamilton (March 2027)

EMA Connect Hamilton (May 2027)

EMA Connect Auckland (October 2026)

EMA Connect Auckland (March 2027)

EMA Connect Auckland (May 2027)

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As the legislation comes into effect, the EMA will continue to be your trusted guide through this evolving landscape. Plan early, gain clarity, and be ready for change. Register now.

Explore the realities of AI adoption in today's workplace, including shadow AI, organisational risk appetite, data security considerations and the foundations of good AI governance.

Perfect for HR advisors or business partners, or those aiming to become one. This extensive programme is the perfect investment for any HR practitioner wanting to build their knowledge of employment law with practical applications.

This advanced course is for managers of change, HR practitioners or anyone who may have responsibilities around restructuring or organisational development.

This course is essential for anyone overseeing the resolution of employment relationship problems and/or working on complex workplace change. It is particularly suited to employers, managers and supervisors.

This advanced course is for any manager, HR practitioner or payroll specialist who may have responsibility to administer or apply best practice to critical issues of leave.

If you are an Australian-based HR professional charged with managing or administering a New Zealand workforce, this introductory to the intermediate-level course will prove invaluable. It gives a broad outline of New Zealand employment legislation, enabling you to better navigate its provisions. For deeper knowledge, we recommend EMA’s more detailed courses on human resources and employment relations.

Navigating the legal responsibilities in an employment relationship can be fraught with risk. Know the key laws that apply and what is expected of organisations and leaders using real-world processes and examples.

Reduce your risk of personal grievance claims by knowing how to approach complex workplace disciplinary situations with a clear overview of procedural requirements, fact-gathering and fairness.

If you’re an HR or ER practitioner responsible for managing union relationships, this practical course is for you. This intermediate level course will prepare you with the tools and techniques to negotiate collective agreements, from initiating bargaining to the bargaining process agreement and terms of settlement.

Let’s be real—privacy laws might not sound like the most exciting thing, but they’re super important! The NZ Privacy Act 2020 tells businesses how they can collect, store, and share people’s info. And guess what? It’s not just about staying out of trouble—it’s about building trust with your customers and clients.

The 'ER Privacy Act' is a 3-module eLearning bundle which explores the 'Introduction to NZ Privacy Act', 'Information Privacy Principles (IPP 13)' and the 'Actions to Protect your Business'.

Understand key aspects of the Commerce Act and how it relates to trade practices, it's exemptions and penalties that could be applied and apply scenarios to your business to ensure you are compliant.

Explore the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 and how the rights of consumers are protected under this legislation including a range of topics from compensation to enforcement.

Explore and understand what the Fair Trading Act 1986 covers and how businesses can avoid conduct and practices that breach the Act which can be viewed as misleading, unsafe or unfair.

Privacy is a big deal, especially with the NZ Privacy Act 2020 laying down the rules for how businesses handle personal info. It's not just about company compliance—it’s also about building trust with customers and clients.

Familiarise your staff with the legal requirements of handling the confidential information of your customers and clients with 'The NZ Privacy Act 2020 - 13 Information Privacy Principles (IPP’s)'.