Types of problems

Misconduct is when an employee does something wrong either by: doing something, not doing something, or through their behaviour. This may justify some disciplinary action being taken by the employer.

Bullying, harassment and discrimination must be investigated and the person affected must be supported by the employer.

Where there's a fundamental breakdown in the relationship between two or more individuals in the workplace, so that they can no longer work together.

When an employee is no longer able to do their job due to illness or injury, it can be a challenging time for both employees and employers.

Exploitation for work is a serious crime. Employers who exploit migrants can be imprisoned for up to 7 years and fined up to NZ $100,000.