Employment Law & HR Compliance

Termination

Ending employment in a way that is lawful, documented, and defensible if it is later challenged.

Talk to us

Tell us the situation and we will tell you what we think you should do — and what it will cost.

Who this is for

  • Employers dismissing for misconduct or performance
  • Companies making positions redundant
  • Businesses ending probation
  • Employers facing a wrongful dismissal claim

What we handle

Scope of work

Assessing whether grounds for dismissal without severance exist

Warning letters and investigation procedure

Termination letters and notice calculation

Mutual separation agreements and releases

Redundancy planning and selection criteria

Defending unfair dismissal claims

How it works

How we run the matter

  1. Confidential review of the facts and the file
  2. Advice on grounds, entitlements and realistic exposure
  3. Preparation of the documents and the meeting script
  4. Support during the termination meeting
  5. Handling any subsequent complaint or claim

Documents to prepare

  • Employment contract and workplace rules
  • Full personnel file, including warnings and appraisals
  • Payroll records for the severance calculation
  • Investigation notes and witness statements

Common questions

Generally no. Poor performance and serious misconduct are treated very differently, and the documentation trail is what decides the case.
Only if the resignation is genuine and voluntary. Pressured resignations are routinely re-characterised as dismissals.
Severance, payment in lieu of notice, unfair dismissal compensation and in some cases reinstatement — usually more than the cost of doing it correctly.

Speak to a lawyer

Legal problems are easier to manage when addressed early.