Disciplinary processes
With the right process and guidance, disciplinary issues can be managed fairly, lawfully and with confidence.
Copeland McAllister’s employment lawyers can guide you through every stage of the disciplinary process – from meetings and documentation to investigations, suspension decisions and outcomes.
Our focus is simple: fair processes and sound decisions.
We can support with:
- Drafting or reviewing letters and other documentation
- Advising on process
- Advising during investigations
- Carrying out investigations
- Providing mediation services
- Attending meetings
- Reviewing evidence
- Mitigating risk
- Supporting outcome decisions
Our services also include
- Process guidance
Ensuring steps are fair, reasonable and documented - Investigating misconduct
We can conduct or advise on investigations into allegations such as bullying, harassment, or performance, and determining appropriate actions - Document drafting
We can create formal letters including allegation letters, invitations to disciplinary meetings, preliminary decision letters and outcome letters. - Representation and advocacy
We can represent you at mediation, or in the Employment Relations Authority and Employment Court if disputes arise.
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