‘Connected’ Bargaining Workshops 2019

Too often we see bargaining processes that In the workshop we will cover: are disconnected from the reality of the • recent changes to the Employment organisation. Relations Act 2000 in relation to unions and bargaining; When this occurs it either leads to the conclusion of collective agreements that do not align with the • understanding your business and organisation’s future strategy or, at worst, do not strategically connecting to the bargaining conclude at all. process; We want to help you understand how to prepare • how to develop negotiating pathways that for and undertake bargaining in a way that connects can give you better bargaining outcomes; with your organisation’s future strategy and goals. • how to avoid common bargaining traps by Our workshop will give participants the knowledge recognising these and developing plans and and skills they need to undertake bargaining processes you the best advantage; throughout the entire process. • managing the post-bargaining relationship between the parties.

CHRISTCHURCH - TUESDAY, 18 JUNE 2019 WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Central City venue to be confirmed The full day workshop is designed for - WEDNESDAY, 19 JUNE 2019 employers, human resource/employment Simpson Grierson Office relations specialists and managers who are Level 28, Lumley Centre, 88 Shortland Street involved in bargaining.

WELLINGTON - THURSDAY, 20 JUNE 2019 Senior managers are encouraged to attend the afternoon half day session if they Simpson Grierson Office cannot attend the full day. Level 24, HSBC Tower, 195 Lambton Quay

‘Connected’ Bargaining Workshops | 2019 PROGRAMME WORKSHOP DETAILS TIME 9am: Simpson Grierson. An overview of bargaining in , the current FULL DAY: 9am - 5pm political climate and amendments to the HALF DAY: 1pm - 5pm Employment Relations Act 2000. REFRESHMENTS 10am: Simpson Grierson. Initiating bargaining. Morning tea, light lunch and afternoon tea 10.30am Morning Tea provided. 10.45am: Mike Feely. Preparing for bargaining - what Please advise any dietary requirements. state is the business in and how does the collective agreement align with the future COST strategy? Who should be on your bargaining team and what should be in the bargaining FULL DAY: $950 plus GST process agreement? HALF DAY: $475 plus GST (including light lunch) 1pm Lunch 1.30pm: Simpson Grierson. Strikes and lockouts. 2.30pm: Mike Feely and Simpson Grierson. Under the New Zealand Law Society CPD Rules, Dealing with bargaining impasses. the full day workshop provides 7 CPD Hours and 3pm Afternoon Tea the afternoon session provides 3.5 CPD hours. 3.15pm: Simpson Grierson. Agreement, settlement Email evidence will be sent to you after the and ratification. workshop, if required. 4pm: Mike Feely. Managing the post-bargaining Workshop materials will be provided. relationship between the parties and start preparing for the next round. 4.45pm: Wrap up.

SIMPSON GRIERSON - EXPERTS IN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IN NEW ZEALAND Simpson Grierson has New Zealand’s leading employment • developing and implementing Bargaining Process law practice, including four partners and 16 in Agreements; total. With extensive experience working with clients who • providing practical advice on the parties’ obligations, are parties to collective agreements we are aware of the communication and the provision of information special dynamics that exist when it comes to bargaining throughout bargaining; and dealing with unions. • reviewing collective agreements and suggesting Helping clients successfully negotiate collective areas that need updated or revised to align with the agreements that aligns with their future strategy and business’ or organisations’ future strategy; enhances their workforce is our primary obligation. • providing training and representation for bargaining Our experts are highly skilled in all matters related to the teams throughout the bargaining process; bargaining process; not only do we advise our clients to deal with industrial disputes, we also assist to develop • advising on how to resolve any blockages during effective bargaining strategies before bargaining may the bargaining process or industrial action taken by even be initiated. members of a union in bargaining; and Our services include: • contingency planning. • providing boards and leadership teams with strategic We also offer strategic catch-up sessions to assist our advice and guidance on bargaining (how and when to clients at all stages of the bargaining process. initiate bargaining);

‘Connected’ Bargaining Workshops | 2019 PRESENTERS The workshop will be led by an experienced mediator along with lawyers who specialise in bargaining matters.

Mike Feely Samantha Turner Director Partner, Simpson Grierson P: +64 4 475 9349 P: +64 4 924 3460 M: +64 27 475 9349 M: +64 21 310 216 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Mike is a Director and Principal at Professional Samantha heads the employment group in . Dispute Resolution Services Limited. He holds LEADR She has extensive experience in employment law and accreditation as a mediator and is a current professional health and safety. member of the Resolution Institute. Samantha provides advice on a wide range of Mike is an experienced mediator in the Employment employment issues, including bargaining, contract Relations jurisdiction, including collective bargaining drafting, personal grievances, disputes, restraint- disputes - including national disputes in strikes and lock of trade-issues, disciplinary matters, human rights, out situations. From 2003 until 2016 Mike was employed privacy, accident compensation, health and safety, and by MBIE as a specialist employment mediator and has the Holidays Act. She also provides strategic advice completed over 2,500 mediations. on restructurings and acquisitions. She has advised on a number of cases involving stress, bullying, and Mike has often been the mediator of choice for parties incompatibility. where there has been significant industrial action, including strikes and lockouts, in bargaining or industrial dispute situations. Mike has been a finalist and a runner Rebecca Rendle up as “Mediator of the Year” in the New Zealand Law Senior Associate, Simpson Grierson Awards. He has also authored and presented papers to a P: +64 9 977 5208 range of organisations and conferences including the NZ M: +64 21 302 476 Employment Law Conference. E: [email protected] Rebecca is experienced in all aspects of employment law. Shan Wilson Her expertise includes advising on personal grievance Partner, Simpson Grierson claims, restructuring, holiday pay compliance and remediation, disciplinary, and performance management P: +64 9 977 5083 M: +64 27 532 2737 processes. E: [email protected] Rebecca regularly attends mediations and represents Shan advises on all employment relations issues in the clients in the Employment Relations Authority and workplace. She has particular expertise in union-related Employment Court. issues, alongside a related practice advising schools on education law issues. Mike Mercer Shan has been practicing in the employment law area Senior Solicitor, Simpson Grierson now for over 25 years. Shan is a trusted advisor relied P: +64 4 924 3530 on heavily by a number of her clients to give strategic M: +64 27 313 1379 advice on an almost daily basis to avoid litigation. For E: [email protected] many clients, one of Shan’s key strengths is her skill as a Mike has experience in all aspects of employment law. negotiator and ability to successfully manage sensitive In particular, Mike has experience advising on health discussions with employees. and safety matters, disciplinary and dismissal processes, Shan has particular expertise in union-related issues drafting employment agreements and workplace - having assisted clients at the bargaining table or policies, personal grievance issues, performance providing strategic advice behind the scenes. She has management, holidays and leave issues, human extensive experience in dealing with industrial issues, rights and privacy law issues, sales and purchases of including test case issues before the Employment Court businesses, and union and industrial disputes. and Court of Appeal.

‘Connected’ Bargaining Workshops | 2019 REGISTRATION FORM

To register for the ‘Connected’ Bargaining Workshops, please complete and email this form to [email protected]. If you would like to register a group, or register over the phone, please call Danelle Dunn on 09 977 5423.

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Full Day (9am - 5pm) Half Day (1pm - 5pm) 18 JUNE AUCKLAND - 19 JUNE WELLINGTON - 20 JUNE

AMOUNT PAYABLE: Full day workshop $950.00 + GST ($1,092.50 incl GST) Half day workshop $475.00 + GST ($546.25 incl GST)

METHOD OF PAYMENT (Please tick one of the three options): Online Banking: Cheque enclosed Credit card Online banking Account name: Simpson Grierson Bank name: Westpac New Zealand Credit card payment: Visa Mastercard Account #: 03-0104-0943847-00

Please provide your name and code CB/CH, CB/WG or CB/AK as reference Card number Postal address (for cheques, payable to Simpson Grierson): Cardholder’s name Danelle Dunn Simpson Grierson Private Bag 92518 Signature Expiry date Auckland 1141

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‘Connected’ Bargaining Workshops | 2019 TERMS AND CONDITIONS

PAYMENT: Payment must be received by Simpson Grierson prior to attendance at the Event.

CANCELLATION: If Simpson Grierson cancels the Event for any reason, a full refund of the registration fee will be provided. Should you be unable to attend, a substitute delegate/attendee may attend at no extra cost. Alternatively, provided you notify Simpson Grierson (by letter, fax or email to [email protected]) at least seven full days before the Event, Simpson Grierson will refund your registration fee. If notice of cancellation is given less than seven full days before the Event (regardless of the reason for cancellation), no refund will be provided.

TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATION: You are responsible for your own travel/accommodation bookings. Should the Event be rescheduled or cancelled, no compensation for such bookings will be provided.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: Simpson Grierson will not accept any liability for damages or loss of property or valuables belonging to any delegate attending the Event.

AUCKLAND: Level 27, Lumley Centre, 88 Shortland Street, Private Bag 92518, Auckland 1141, New Zealand WELLINGTON: Level 24, HSBC Tower, 195 Lambton Quay, PO Box 2402, Wellington 6140, New Zealand CHRISTCHURCH: Level 1, 151 Cambridge Terrace, West End, PO Box 874, Christchurch 8140, New Zealand New Zealand member of Lex Mundi

‘Connected’ Bargaining Workshops | 2019