Employment Law for Managers – Dismissing an Employee (NZ)
Terminating employment can involve difficult decisions that are challenging to carry out. Following proper process will help ensure an affected employee is treated fairly and with respect. It will also reduce the risk of legal action against an organisation.
This course is part of the Employment Law for Managers microlearning series. In five minutes or less, each course covers an aspect of people management that can create legal risk if not done effectively. Whether used as training for new managers, or just-in-time learning, this series helps managers act ethically, with integrity, while also minimising compliance risk.
- Take appropriate steps to dismiss an employee
- Make fair and reasonable decisions to avoid unjustified dismissal
- Minimise potential legal risk in employment-related decisions