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If you are considering dismissing someone, or you have received a notice of unfair dismissal claims by an ex-employee which sets out their application to the court for unfair dismissal, we can provide the help you need to minimise the significant risks you face. More on Dismissal

This is a high risk area for employers, with lots of pitfalls for the unwary.

	How to handle an unfair dismissal claim
	Whether your employee is excluded from making a claim
	How to handle a resignation
	When an employee does not show up
	When an employee is not up to the job
	Giving warnings
	How to dismiss for incompetence
	How to dismiss for misconduct
	Amount of notice required
	What to do with casuals
	Ending probationer employment
	When an employee is constantly sick
	When an employee is injured
	Making changes to a job, work conditions or an employment contract
	How to manage retrenchment
	Giving references
	Termination of employment payments (ETPs)
	What to do with an unfair dismissal claim

"In industrial relations matters, the advice provided by Employers First™ is better than lawyers and about one third the cost. They assisted us in a number of unfair dismissal cases and we're very happy with the results. Their ability to always answer my question straight away is extraordinary. They rarely have to phone me back.

John Riley, Administration Accountant,
Washington H Soul Pattinson 450 Employees
In just a phone call we explain what initially needs to be done.

Then, if you want us to formally represent you, we can advise you each step of the way, help you with or handle all the necessary paper work and technical requirements, represent you in negotiations with the employee and in any court proceedings.
Because we are a not-for-profit organisation, our charges are generally, half those of lawyers' and consultants market rates.

Problem Employee
We show you how to deal with a problem employee, the steps to take and what you must do to put yourself in a position of strength — rather than paying out simply to avoid trouble .More

Unfair dismissal—harsh, unjust or unreasonable?
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