- Introduction
- 1. Procedures
- 2. Reasons
- 3. Fair
- 4. Warning
- 5. Meeting
- 6. Contract
- 7. Dismissals
- 8. Absenteeism
- 9. Abandonement
- 10. Criminal
- 11. Instant
- 12. Suspending
- 13. Trial Period
- 14. Fixed Term
- 15. Constructive
- 16. Illness / Injury
- 17. Incompatibility
- 18. Redundancy
- 19. Resignation
- 20. Disciplinary
- 21. Conflicts
- 22. Principles
- Summary
1. Standard dismissal procedures
The following are guidelines only. Seek professional advice before taking any steps to dismiss an employee.
To dismiss someone, employer’s must have a significant reason for the dismissal and also dismiss the worker in a procedurally fair way. The procedures to be followed in each case are similar. Even if you have a good reason for dismissing someone, if you do not follow the correct procedures, you will be found to have unjustifiably dismissed that employee. The employee would be able to bring a successful personal grievance claim against you under the Employment Relations Act (2000).
