For many New Zealand business owners, figuring out whether a worker is a casual employee, contractor, or permanent employee isn’t always straightforward.

NZ law looks closely at the real nature of the working relationship, and not just what the contract says, so getting it wrong can expose businesses to personal grievance claims, back‑pay liabilities, penalties from MBIE, and costly disputes.

This makes it more important than ever for employers to correctly classify workers and understand their obligations.

In just 60 minutes:

• Understand Worker Types: Understand the differences between permanent, casual, fixed‑term, and contractor arrangements
• Stay Ahead of Key Changes: Get up to speed on the latest worker‑classification updates, from key legal tests to new contractor criteria and increased scrutiny on casual misclassification
• Entitlements: Learn what each worker type is legally entitled to from leave and wages to termination rules (and what happens if you get it wrong)

Please note that this is general information and not intended to replace legal advice under any circumstances.

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