Misconduct and serious misconduct
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
Bullying, harassment and discrimination must be investigated and the person affected must be supported by the employer.
Incompatibility
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.
Medical incapacity
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.
Migrant exploitation
Migrant workers have the same minimum employment rights as New Zealand workers. You can report it to us if you or someone you know is being exploited in the workplace.