Exit Negotiations
Unhappy work place situations are common. The unhappiness can arise from many different causes and often results in an employee becoming more and more stressed as a result of work, or in the employer seeking to force the employee to leave or trying to performance manage the employee out. Sometimes an employee may feel that a redundancy is not genuine and that this action is being taken to get rid of them.
The effect on the employee can be devastating as not only is there the stress of facing an unpleasant situation at work (the unpleasantness often escalates rapidly) but they may fear the loss of income that may result. It is common for employees to need medical assistance if the stress is great and also for there to be a negative impact on family relationships.
From the employer’s point of view, there is a time and financial cost involved in trying to resolve an unsatisfactory situation. If the employer treats the employee unfairly or makes any mistakes in how they handle the employee they will be at risk of an employment claim.
We are experts in successful and professional exit negotiations. These negotiations usually result in a payment to the client (often this payment, or part of it, is tax free) and satisfactory reference arrangements. Because the outcome is usually a win-win resolution for both the employer and the employee, it is likely that any hurt or bad feelings between the parties will be reduced or eliminated. Many exit negotiations can be successfully and completely resolved on the spot at a disciplinary meeting, or within about 1- 2 weeks. Although the majority of negotiations are successful, if exit negotiations are not successful then the employee may wish to have the problem referred to the Mediation Service as a next step or a claim may be able to be filed in the Employment Relations Authority. Some exit negotiations may also result in a continuation of the employment relationship as both parties will have had a chance to clear the air.
Often negotiations are successfully concluded by fax, email and telephone. It is possible that no actual meetings may be required. We have successfully represented employees who live in other parts of New Zealand and we may be able to assist you even if you live outside the Auckland region.
Exit negotiations are most likely to be successful if the employee contacts us before attending any disciplinary meeting and before resigning. If the case is accepted, a prompt response can be expected with prompt contact being made with the employer. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you wish to discuss your work problem or issue and what can be done to resolve it.
The effect on the employee can be devastating as not only is there the stress of facing an unpleasant situation at work (the unpleasantness often escalates rapidly) but they may fear the loss of income that may result. It is common for employees to need medical assistance if the stress is great and also for there to be a negative impact on family relationships.
From the employer’s point of view, there is a time and financial cost involved in trying to resolve an unsatisfactory situation. If the employer treats the employee unfairly or makes any mistakes in how they handle the employee they will be at risk of an employment claim.
We are experts in successful and professional exit negotiations. These negotiations usually result in a payment to the client (often this payment, or part of it, is tax free) and satisfactory reference arrangements. Because the outcome is usually a win-win resolution for both the employer and the employee, it is likely that any hurt or bad feelings between the parties will be reduced or eliminated. Many exit negotiations can be successfully and completely resolved on the spot at a disciplinary meeting, or within about 1- 2 weeks. Although the majority of negotiations are successful, if exit negotiations are not successful then the employee may wish to have the problem referred to the Mediation Service as a next step or a claim may be able to be filed in the Employment Relations Authority. Some exit negotiations may also result in a continuation of the employment relationship as both parties will have had a chance to clear the air.
Often negotiations are successfully concluded by fax, email and telephone. It is possible that no actual meetings may be required. We have successfully represented employees who live in other parts of New Zealand and we may be able to assist you even if you live outside the Auckland region.
Exit negotiations are most likely to be successful if the employee contacts us before attending any disciplinary meeting and before resigning. If the case is accepted, a prompt response can be expected with prompt contact being made with the employer. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you wish to discuss your work problem or issue and what can be done to resolve it.