Employment Law 2025 - Preparing Exit Settlement Agreements
1.5 CPD Hours
Description
Join us to learn how to draft clear, legally binding Records of Settlement that resolve employment issues with confidence—protecting your organisation’s property, finances, and reputation. End employment on the right terms and reduce legal risk.
When a working relationship breaks down, a section 149 Record of Settlement is a practical way to reach agreement and move on. These legally binding and confidential agreements are full and final of all employment matters and help reduce stress for everyone involved.
In this webinar, learn how to prepare clear and effective terms of settlement that protect your organisation’s property, finances, and reputation.
We will cover:
- Why use a Record of Settlement certified by a mediator
- What to include to ensure the agreement is full and final
- Legal terms that must be included
- Commonly included terms that protect the employer’s interests
- How to handle settlement discussions with confidence
Join employment lawyer Julia Shallcrass of KiwiBoss for practical tips, real examples, and relevant case law.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
This webinar offers practical guidance on preparing settlement terms to resolve employment issues and support a robust exit process.
By attending, participants will learn how to:
- Draft and certify a Record of Settlement that meets legal requirements
- Negotiate settlement terms with the employee or their representative
- Manage legal risk during without prejudice discussions
- Include terms that protect the employer and property
- Identify common clauses used in settlement agreements
SUITED TO
This webinar is ideal for people managers, business owners, and professional advisors, including HR professionals and lawyers in their first three years of practice. Learn how to:
- Resolve employment relationship issues
- Negotiate exit settlements
- Protect company assets and reputation
PRESENTER
Julia Shallcrass, Director, KiwiBoss
Julia is an employment and privacy lawyer with over 17 years of experience in legal education. As founder of KiwiBoss, she helps HR professionals, managers, and leaders navigate workplace challenges while ensuring compliance with employment laws. Known for her practical and engaging training style, Julia delivers in-house and public courses both virtually and across New Zealand. KiwiBoss training helps participants develop clear, actionable strategies for improving productivity. She's also an employment columnist for the NZ Herald and was named one of NZ Lawyer's Elite Women in 2024 for her contributions to the profession. To explore KiwiBoss training opportunities and stay updated on upcoming courses and webinars, visit kiwiboss.co.nz.