Finding Your Bearings: Employment Law for Community Organisations (online)

Managing staff comes with a range of legal responsibilities, and for many community organisations, navigating employment law can feel challenging.

This practical online session will provide an introduction to key employment law concepts and help community organisations understand their obligations as employers. Whether your organisation employs one person or a larger team, a solid understanding of employment law can help reduce risk and support positive workplace relationships.

Topics are expected to include:

• Employment agreements and minimum employment rights

• Employer and employee responsibilities

• Recruitment and onboarding considerations

• Managing workplace issues and performance concerns

• Good faith obligations

• Common employment law pitfalls facing community organisations

• Practical steps to support good employment practice

This session is designed for managers, board members, team leaders, administrators, and anyone involved in employing or supporting staff within a community organisation.

Please note that this session focuses on employment relationships rather than volunteer engagement, although many organisations will find the distinction between employment and volunteering helpful to understand.

This session forms part of Volunteer Wellington's Community Law training series, designed to make quality legal education more accessible to community organisations across the Wellington region.