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Seminars Series 2012

Duncan Cotterill is pleased to offer free seminars on the latest developments in the ever-changing area of employment law.

• Hiring Staff

With a predicted 36,000 more workers needed for the Christchurch rebuild, employers across all industries face massive hiring challenges. Having good recruitment practices in place ensures not only that you hire the best candidate, but also minimises the risk of problems down the line.
Please join us for an interactive seminar on the hiring process, from advertising to induction, including:

- Should you hire staff as employees or contractors? What is the difference and why does it matter?
- What are the practical differences between casual, fixed term and permanent employment?
- Immigration considerations if hiring outside New Zealand
- Interviewing and offers of work
- Pre-employment checks
- Employment agreements - what they must contain
- The 90 day trial period in practice

When: Thursday 16 February 2012 OR Tuesday 28 February 2012

Time:12:30-2:00pm

Venue: BNZ Business Centre, Hurunui Room (next door to Duncan Cotterill)
5 Sir William Pickering Drive, Burnside, Christchurch

To register please contact Skye Fergus, our Employment Law Legal Secretary, s.fergus@DuncanCotterill.com, Tel (03) 379 2430

Employment Law Series

For a more in-depth look at Employment Law, consider the Duncan Cotterill Employment Law Series. The Series is a training course that covers a wide range of employment law issues and offers practical advice for your workplace. Tailored to your specific requirements, the Series can be delivered over one or two days – either in house or at our offices.
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Please feel free to contact Skye Fergus, our Employment Law Legal Secretary, with any queries and suggestions for future seminar topics or to register for any of the above seminars. s.fergus@DuncanCotterill.com, Tel (03) 379 2430