termination management

what are entitlement considerations?

legal obligations an employer owes to its employees when they leave the business voluntarily or involuntary

what are transition considerations?

the social and ethical practices, beyond the requirement of the law, that a manager can consider implementing when an employee is terminated

what is retirement?

where an employee decides to leave the business and workforce

what are the entitlement and transition considerations in retirement?

any accrued benefits, pay for any work completed, superannuation payments during work life. gradual reduction in days worked, counselling and support on issues such as superannuation

what is resignation?

where the employee voluntarily ‘quits’ the business this may be brought about due to a promotion in another business or a will to start their own business

what are the entitlement and transition considerations in resignation?

any accrued benefits, pay for work completed, business is entitled to notice. outplacement services eg career counselling, providing positive reference for employee

what is redundancy?

where an employee leaves the business because their job no longer exists. can be voluntary or involuntary

what are the entitlement and transition considerations in redundancy?

notice period, redundancy package, payment for accrued annual leave or long service leave. offer counselling, outplacement services eg assistance with improving resume, training/support

what is dismissal summary vs on notice?

where an employee is terminated due to unacceptable behaviour or performance. summary is immediate dismissal where an employee commits a serious breach. on notice is when an employee is given a warning and the opportunity to improve

what are the entitlement and transition considerations in dismissal?

any accrued benefits, pay for any work completed. support for other employees, career transition services

what is unfair dismissal?

includes discrimination against sex, age, religion, nationality etc. or termination for a harsh, unjust or unreasonable manner. employees can lodge unfair dismissal claim with FWC