Managing Absenteeism – Building Resilience and Compliance

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Absenteeism and incapacity issues can significantly impact productivity and culture. This session is designed to help employers develop capability to manage these challenges proactively, ensuring compliance while supporting employee wellbeing and business performance.

We'll cover:

  • Managing leave entitlements, absences, and absenteeism in your workplace

  • Employer obligations around incapacity

  • Practical tips for return-to-work programmes

  • Wellbeing and mental health obligations

Presented by Myriam Mitchell

Myriam has over 18 year's experience in employment, health and safety, insurance law and dispute resolution. She advises on all aspects of employment law and regularly provides strategic legal advice on health and safety issues, including representing employers following an incident. Myriam has appeared in the Employment Relations Authority, Employment Court, District and High Courts and providing significant advocacy and negotiation experience.

A light morning tea included.


Focal Point Cinema & Cafe

Wed Jun 24 10:30

Jun 24 2026 12:00

223 Cuba Street, Palmerston North Central, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand