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Disciplinary
Process Checklist
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For New Zealand managers to navigate the disciplinary process; investigations, interview process, and decision (No action, misconduct, serious misconduct).

For NZ businesses

What is a disciplinary process checklist?

The absence of a structured approach to disciplinary can lead to prolonged employment disputes, potential legal actions, and damage to a New Zealand employer's reputation.

A disciplinary process checklist can help you better handle disciplinary matters, mitigating risks and fostering a positive work environment for both NZ employer and employee.

This checklist covers the following areas:

Investigations
Interview process
Decision
- No action taken
- Misconduct (Oral warning, written warning, final warning)
- Serious misconduct (dismissal)

Download HR Today's Disciplinary Process Checklist and work towards a fair, transparent, and legally sound disciplinary process.

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