In a disciplinary meeting an employee has rights to procedural fairness and to be fairly heard.
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Employment Relations Authority decisions involving Christmas party incidents that have led to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.
![Sirikanya Pankhum v Super Vape Store Limited [2026] NZERA 149 - WhatsApp dismissal during probation, no process; $12,500 compensation, $7,873.92 lost wages, $311.28 holiday pay](/Images/site/EmploymentAdvocatesAucklandCard.jpg)
A retail assistant was dismissed by WhatsApp during a probation period after the employer relied on KPI metrics from CCTV and 'performance reports' but never raised concerns in writing or held any disciplinary meeting.
The ERA held the employee's dismissal was unjustified because the disciplinary process had significant defects, including an early stand-down before his views were sought, undisclosed staff discussions, and ...
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Misconduct and disciplinary processes (investigations, stand-down / suspension, meetings, outcomes).
Constructive Dismissal
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The biggest trap: employers offering resignation instead of dismissal A common scenario is a disciplinary meeting or investigation where the employer is heading toward termination, then suggests the employee resign instead.
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... employment advocate If you are dealing with an employment dispute (dismissal, disciplinary issues, performance management, bullying, wage arrears, holidays, or a threatened Personal Grievance (PG)), getting the right representation early ...
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Unfair Dismissal Cases
142
Unjustified Disadvantage
56
Redundancy
27
Constructive Dismissal
25
90 Day Trial
22
Unfair Dismissal
20
Employment Law News Opinion
18
Employment Law Advice For Employers
12
Employment Lawyers
9
Costs
7
Employment Court
7
Employment Mediation
6
No Win No Fee
6
Casual Employment
3
Covid 19
3
ERA
3
Special Interest Cases
2
Holidays Act
1