Immigration & Employment Law 2026 - Oops We have Received an Infringement Offence!

One breach is all it takes shut down your ability to support migrant workers. Learn what every employer must know to avoid costly breaches and hiring restrictions

With enforcement ramping up and agencies working more closely together, employers are facing heightened scrutiny across immigration and employment law.

This webinar breaks down the biggest compliance risks — from migrant worker protections and wage theft to contractor versus employee classifications, and recent changes to open work visas.

We’ll explain how a single breach can shut down your ability to hire migrants, what to expect during immigration audits and workplace investigations, and how employment inspectors are assessing businesses on the ground.
If you employ migrant workers, engage contractors, or want to avoid costly compliance mistakes, this is a must attend session.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Recognise the key immigration and employment law compliance risks
• Understand how a single breach can impact employer accreditation and the ability to hire migrant workers
• Identify the differences between contractors and employees
• Explain recent changes to open work visas
• Understand what triggers immigration audits, employment inspections, and workplace investigations.
• Identify practical steps to reduce compliance risk and avoid costly enforcement action

SUITED TO

Employers, HR teams and advisors.

PRESENTERS

Shi Sheng Cai (Shoosh), Partner, Ashcroft Mitchell McGregor 

Shoosh is an accomplished and respected New Zealand immigration lawyer with over 9 years of experience in the New Zealand immigration space. Shoosh partners closely with employer and individual clients to provide strategic advice tailored to their specific needs.