‘Fair and reasonable’ the test for employers in disciplinary cases

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‘Fair and reasonable’ the test for employers in disciplinary cases

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Dear Aunt MASie

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Give the employee opportunity to respond to any allegations or proposed actions

We are aware of a nearby practice having a bad result when trying to undertake a disciplinary process with an employee. I have always been very wary of dealing with staff issues as, frankly, I’m scared of getting things wrong and the potential cost – financially, reputationally and emotionally

Troubled, Hawke’s Bay

Undertaking a disciplinary process for the first time can be daunting Taking an employee through a disciplinary process is something you hope you