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Disciplinaries
Getting called into a disciplinary meeting can be scary. It is important to understand your rights under employment law to protect yourself. Read the insights of our employment support team.
What are your Rights when you get a Warning at Work?
What do you do when you receive a warning at work? What are your rights and does it mean you can now be sacked?
7 min read
How Can An Advocate Help When You Have Been Called To A Disciplinary Meeting?
What do you when you are called into a disciplinary meeting? Talk to an advocate and get some professional advice and support.
6 min read
Do I Need to Be Warned Before Getting Fired? A Clear Look at Warnings and Dismissal in New Zealand
Does my employer have to give me one (or more) warnings before dismissing me? What are the rules around warnings in the workplace?
5 min read
I have a disciplinary meeting - what do I need to know before I attend?
When you are invited to a disciplinary meeting it is important to be prepared and understand your rights. An employment advocate can help you every step of the way.
5 min read
When, Who and Why? Understanding the Role of a Support Person.
What role does a support person play and how to decide who to bring.
3 min read
Under Investigation: What happens during a workplace Investigation?
What happens during a workplace investigation?
2 min read
Off The Clock: When Can After Hours Activities Affect Your Job?
Did you know your actions out of working hours can impact your job if they bring your job or employer into disrepute?
2 min read
Can I have a word? What You Need to Know If You’ve Been Called to a Disciplinary Meeting.
If you've been invited to a disciplinary meeting, understand your rights and ask for help early.
2 min read
Off the Record: Can My Employer Record Meetings With Me in an Employment Dispute?
Is it legal for my employer to record conversations regarding my employment dispute?
2 min read
Drug Testing at Work: What Are Your Rights as an Employee?
Understanding your rights when it comes to drug and alcohol testing at work.
3 min read
Serious Business: What Constitutes Serious Misconduct Under NZ Employment Law?
Understanding what your employer might consider serious or gross misconduct and what it means for you.
2 min read
You’ve been warned! The ins and outs of verbal and written warnings at work.
What are the rules around verbal and written warnings and how do I know if my warning is fair?
3 min read
Are you being performance managed? How to tell if your performance improvement plan (PIP) is fair.
How to determine if your performance improvement plan is fair.
3 min read
What is an employment law advocate?
#yourquestionsanswered What is an advocate? An employment law advocate provides support for employees facing workplace challenges....
2 min read
Can an employer suspend me from work?
#yourquestionsanswered Suspensions, stand downs, "special leave' - if you're being prevented from working then this may not be lawful....
2 min read
I've been invited to a disciplinary meeting, help!?
Generally a disciplinary meeting happens when there is an allegation of misconduct or serious misconduct, so it can be quite serious and...
2 min read
What is a personal grievance?
What is a personal grievance? What happens when you raise one and what are the outcomes?
2 min read
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