Legal PD:
A professional development series for counsellors, others who work in the community, and the general public 

A partnership between Community Law (co-ordinated by CL Wellington & Lower Hutt) and Conversations Seminars.
1-hour online, 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1pm. A talk from a lawyer + Q&A.
​Koha registration

​Employment Law
Tuesday 8 September, 1pm
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​Rights and responsibilities of employees and employers, and what to do when the shit hits the fan!

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​​Privacy Law
​Tuesday 13 October, 1pm
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What information can we and should we share or hold confidential? When we have serious concerns or people tell us stuff that may be dangerous or illegal, what do we do with that information? This seminar will give an overview of the relevant laws and cover informed consent and intellectual property.

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Consumer Rights
Tuesday 10 November, 1pm
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​As counsellors and other providers of services to the public, it is vital that we understand consumer rights. What is required of us as we market, promote and contract our services, to ensure we stay within the law? What should people do when they feel taken advantage of as consumers?

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Tuesday 9 February 2027, 1.00-2.00pm
Child Protection & Family Harm
Child protection, family violence, Care of Children Act 
The safety of children is a high value in NZ law, but how does it work in practice? All those working in the community need to know the relevant laws and how to play our part in child protection and reducing family harm. 
 
Tuesday 9 March 2027, 1.00-2.00pm
Volunteers & the Law 
Especially for community agencies and churches.
 
Tuesday 13 April 2027, 1.00-2.00pm
Health & Disabilities
including the role of the HD Commission.
 
Tuesday 11 May 2027, 1.00-2.00pm
Human Rights
 
Tuesday 8 June 2027, 1.00-2.00pm
Youth & the Law