Explore the growing area of mental wellbeing claims in the workplace, including the legal frameworks, risks, and practical steps for employers and practitioners to navigate these complex matters effectively
Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Learning Objective:
- Navigate with better understanding mental wellbeing claims that are based in workplace law
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour
Chair:
John Farrow, Partner, Anderson Lloyd
1.00pm to 2.00pm Mental Health and Wellbeing Obligations at Work
- Mental health at work obligations
- What practical steps should be taken to support mental health at work
- Recent case law updates
- How to manage employees during this time, including support that can be offered
- Practical tips on how to manage conflict in the workplace where bullying allegations have arisen and what the obligations are
Presented by Myriam Mitchell, Partner, Copeland Ashcroft Law
Presenters
Myriam Mitchell, Partner, Copeland Ashcroft Law
Myriam has worked in employment, health and safety, insurance law, and dispute resolution since 2007. Myriam graduated with honours from the University of Auckland. In addition to her law degree, she also holds a commerce degree (majoring in management and employment relations). Her significant litigation experience means she has strong advocacy and negotiation skills and has guided many clients to a negotiated settlement where avoiding a hearing was in their best interest. Myriam has appeared in the Employment Relations Authority, Employment Court, District and High Courts. Myriam has been appointed to The Law Association Health and Safety Law Committee and regularly delivers training and seminars on topical employment and health and safety issues. She is based in Hawke’s Bay and travels throughout New Zealand.
John Farrow, Partner, Anderson Lloyd
John Farrow is a Partner co-leading Anderson Lloyd's national employment team. He specialises in Employment and Health & Safety law. John's expertise covers the full range of employment matters, including those which involve criminal and civil aspects. John has represented employees, senior executives, small to medium businesses, councils, local authorities, and corporates. He is a LEADR-accredited Mediator, Member of the Institute of Directors and is an 'Association of Workplace Investigators' Certificate-holder. John is named in the 'Best Lawyers in New Zealand' publication, Labour and Employment Law category, and as a 'next generation partner' in the Legal 500.
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.
Description
Attend the complete series and earn 5 CPD hours
If you register for the full series as a live online product after the date of an individual session, you will be sent the recording for the sessions that have passed. Alternatively, you can register for individual sessions by following the links below.
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