Ending an employment relationship isn't always straightforward.

Sometimes an employee isn't the right fit, the relationship has broken down, or both parties may be ready to move on.

But where dismissal or resignation isn't the obvious next step, can an employer and employee simply agree to part ways?

Ending employment by agreement can provide an alternative path in some circumstances, but an agreed exit is not a shortcut around employment obligations.

Poorly managed conversations can create pressure, confusion and personal grievance risk, while unclear settlement terms can lead to further disputes.

In just 60 minutes:

• When an Agreed Exit Could Work: Understand the workplace situations where a negotiated outcome may be worth considering
• Having the Conversation: Learn how to raise the possibility of an agreed exit without creating pressure or suggesting the outcome has already been decided
• Getting the Agreement Right: Understand the key considerations when negotiating and documenting an agreed exit
• Protecting Your Business: Discover common mistakes that could increase the risk of a personal grievance

Please note that this is general information and not intended to replace legal advice under any circumstances.

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Have a question about the webinar, or perhaps you need some guidance on a HR or workplace safety matter? We’re happy to answer all your questions, call 0800 675 701 or email [email protected].

From last-minute sick calls and competing annual leave requests to planning an annual closedown, employers need to balance employee entitlements with the practical needs of keeping their business running.

And when the busy summer and Christmas period approaches, those challenges can become even harder to manage.

Join us for this practical webinar to understand how to manage planned and unplanned leave, respond to recurring attendance concerns and prepare for annual closedowns without creating unnecessary risk.

In just 60 minutes:

• Managing Leave Requests: Learn how to respond to competing requests, set clear expectations and make fair, consistent decisions
• Unplanned Absences: Understand what employers can do when sick leave, last-minute call-ins or recurring attendance patterns begin affecting the business
• Planning Your Annual Closedown: Understand the rules employers need to consider when closing all or part of the business and requiring employees to take time off
• Protecting Your Business: Discover practical steps around policies, communication and planning that can help you manage leave consistently

Please note that this is general information and not intended to replace legal advice under any circumstances.

Have a question?

Have a question about the webinar, or perhaps you need some guidance on a HR or workplace safety matter? We’re happy to answer all your questions, call 0800 675 701 or email [email protected].

An employee shares a controversial post. A private message involving a colleague is circulated. An online comment attracts unwanted attention to the business.

The conduct happened outside work and on a personal account, but does that mean it is none of the employer’s business?

Knowing when personal expression crosses the line into workplace misconduct isn’t always straightforward.

Join us for this practical webinar to understand when online behaviour may become a workplace issue and how to respond when the answer is not clear-cut.

In just 60 minutes:

• Personal Post or Workplace Issue: Understand when an employee’s online behaviour can cross the line into workplace misconduct
• Assessing the Risk: Learn how context, audience and the impact on colleagues can determine whether action is warranted
• Handling Online Misconduct: Know what evidence you can rely on, how to assess the seriousness of the conduct and when disciplinary action may be appropriate
• Protecting Your Business: Practical steps to follow a fair disciplinary process, strengthen your social media policies and reduce the risk of a personal grievance

Please note that this is general information and not intended to replace legal advice under any circumstances.

Have a question?

Have a question about the webinar, or perhaps you need some guidance on a HR or workplace safety matter? We’re happy to answer all your questions, call 0800 675 701 or email [email protected].

When a personal grievance is raised, the way you respond can determine whether the issue is resolved quickly or escalates into a costly dispute.

In New Zealand, employers are required to follow a fair and reasonable process when managing grievances. Getting it wrong can lead to claims through the Employment Relations Authority, financial penalties, and lasting impact on your workplace culture.

Whether it’s a complaint about bullying, unfair treatment or conflict between team members, having a clear, practical process and responding early, fairly and in good faith can help resolve issues before they impact your people or your business.

This free 60-minute webinar is designed to help you confidently navigate personal grievances and respond in a way that protects both your people and your business.

In just 60 minutes:

• New Remedy Rules: How employee conduct now affects personal grievance remedies and what employers need to know
• Procedural Fairness: Why "how" you manage a process matters just as much as “why” and the key steps employers must follow
• Dispute Resolution: Practical steps to resolve grievances internally before they escalate to the Employment Relations Authority (ERA)
• Common Mistakes: Real-life examples of where businesses go wrong and ways to prevent similar issues

Please note that this is general information and not intended to replace legal advice under any circumstances.

Have a question?

Have a question about the webinar, or perhaps you need some guidance on a HR or workplace safety matter? We’re happy to answer all your questions, call 0800 675 701 or email [email protected].