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title: Buddle Findlay Academy series –Employment law legislative updates
description: Join us for the next webinar in the Buddle Findlay academy series – Employment law legislative updates
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# The Buddle Findlay academy seminar series

# Join us for the next webinar in the Buddle Findlay academy series -Employment law legislative updates

In this webinar, senior associate [Emma von Veh](https://www.buddlefindlay.com/people/emma-von-veh/) and senior associate [Hanna Tevita](https://www.buddlefindlay.com/people/hanna-tevita/) <https://www.buddlefindlay.com/people/esther-bennett/>will discuss:

- Proposed changes to dismissing high income earners and considerations for the transitional period
- How without prejudice discussions may change moving forward
- An update on the Holidays Act reform
- The government’s proposed contractor test
- Proposed changes for employees wishing to talk about their pay
- Potential changes to how remedies may be assessed
- Upcoming changes to New Zealand’s pay equity process.

Webinar details:  
Date: Thursday 16 October 2025  
Time: 9.00am - 10.00am

This webinar will be held via Microsoft Teams.  Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email with the Teams link.

**Presenters:**

| [![Emma_von_Veh](https://campaigns.buddlefindlay.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Emma_von_Veh.jpg?width=183&height=183&name=Emma_von_Veh.jpg)](https://www.buddlefindlay.com/people/emma-von-veh/)<https://www.buddlefindlay.com/people/sophie-thoreau/><https://www.buddlefindlay.com/people/brooke-marriner/> [Emma von Veh](https://www.buddlefindlay.com/people/emma-von-veh/) Senior Associate, Wellington | [![Hanna_Tevita](https://campaigns.buddlefindlay.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Hanna_Tevita.jpg?width=183&height=183&name=Hanna_Tevita.jpg)](https://www.buddlefindlay.com/people/hanna-tevita/)<https://www.buddlefindlay.com/people/sophie-thoreau/><https://www.buddlefindlay.com/people/brooke-marriner/> [Hanna Tevita](https://www.buddlefindlay.com/people/hanna-tevita/) Senior Associate, Wellington |
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For any queries, please email [events@buddlefindlay.com](mailto:events@buddlefindlay.com).

The Buddle Findlay academy covers a range of legal topics and is perfect for junior lawyers and team members wanting a refresher or to gain practical knowledge and understanding.

All lawyers attending this webinar can receive one CPD hour under the New Zealand Law Society's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) scheme.  Please email [events@buddlefindlay.com](mailto:events@buddlefindlay.com) after attending each seminar for your confirmation.

### Register here