Significant Recent Employment Law Cases

Stay up to date with the latest developments in employment law. Examine key recent decisions that are shaping the employment landscape and hear timely insights into the practical implications of recent judgments.

Wednesday, 29 October 2025
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1.00pm to 2.00pm Significant Recent Employment Law Cases

 

Hear an update on significant cases, including:

  • Claims under the Privacy Act 2020 in the employment context: Cumings v KAM Transport Limited [2025] NZHRRT 8 – where the employer was required to pay $30,000
  • Application for interim reinstatement - Vegepod NZ Ltd v Lowe [2025] NZEMpC 76
  • Issue as to whether the employer was a New Zealand or Singaporean company - Youtap Ltd v Johnston [2025] NZEmpC 92
  • Do split shifts constituted two work periods - NZ Tramways & Public Passenger Transport Employees Union Wellington Incorporated v Tranzurban Hutt Valley Limited, [2025] NZSC 69 – leave declined from Court of Appeal
  • Validity of a 90 day trial period - Randon-Warren v Maka8ka Ltd [2025] NZERA 331 

Presented by Julia MacGibbon, Senior Associate, DLA Piper

Learning Objectives:
  • Gain awareness of recent significant employment law cases
  • Understand the practical implications of these decisions

Presenters


Julia MacGibbon, Senior Associate, DLA Piper
Julia has acted on a range of matters, including personal grievances, health and safety, Holidays Act audits, restructuring, redundancies and immigration. Julia has appeared in the Employment Relations Authority, District Court and High Court.




This seminar is part of a series

Employment Law Series 2025

Stay ahead in the fast-changing employment law landscape with this five-part webinar series, covering the most pressing developments and emerging trends shaping workplace practice in New Zealand. From the evolving world of workplace investigations, the latest significant case law, and the rise of mental wellbeing claims, to proposed reforms to the Health and Safety at Work Act and key amendments to the Employment Relations Act, each session delivers targeted insights from leading experts. Gain practical strategies, stay compliant, and ensure your workplace advice is informed by the most up-to-date legal and procedural changes. Attend individual sessions or the full series to earn up to 5 CPD hours.

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