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Dismissal

Dismissal for Poor Performance or Misconduct: Getting the Process Right

23 November 2026 11:00 am (NZDT)
Ashneel Sharma

Employment Relations Adviser, Peninsula

Elliot Thompson

Business Development Manager, Peninsula

Whether you're dealing with ongoing performance concerns or responding to allegations of misconduct, making the right decision can be challenging. Employers must balance business needs with their obligations to act fairly and in good faith.

Even where there is a valid reason to consider dismissal, the process followed is often what comes under scrutiny if a personal grievance is raised.

In just 60 minutes:

  • Performance or Misconduct: Understand the difference and why following the correct process matters
  • Managing Poor Performance: Learn how to communicate concerns, set clear expectations and give employees a reasonable opportunity to improve
  • Responding to Misconduct: Understand how to conduct a fair investigation, gather relevant information, and provide employees with an opportunity to respond
  • Making a Fair and Justifiable Decision: Learn how warnings, evidence, consistency and procedural fairness can influence whether the dismissal is justified

You’ll also have the opportunity to ask your questions during the live Q&A and receive practical guidance from our experts.

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

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