FORUM: Legal Issues for Disability Providers
27th November 2008
Providers have a responsibility to ensure that both clients and staff are treated fairly and
according to the law. With up to date information, you can manage with confidence
Disability Law
Dr. Huhana Hickey Solicitor, Auckland Disability Law
Who has the legal right to make decisions on behalf of people who use your service?
This session will help you to-
• understand how to protect the rights of your service users
• make sure your staff stay within the law,
• advise families on how to plan for the future.
• It might even make you think about planning for your own future.
Employment Law
Parvez Akbar Senior Solicitor, EMA
• The ‘R’ word – requirements of restructures and redundancies
• Knowing the difference between employees, contractors, casuals
and fixed terms
• Process, process and more process
• Holidays, employment agreements ………………… and much more!
Both Huhana and Parvez will be happy to answer questions
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10-20 Gladstone Road
Parnell
Forum: 9.30 – 12.30
ADPN member organisations* $25 per person
Non members $40 per person
Morning tea included
(Please include organisation name and number attending)
Electronic payment may be made to: 010178 0039199 00 Please email notification
*Membership form available – contact: info@adpn.org.nz
