“Personal grievance" are two of the scariest words in employment law. They don't have to be.
There's no silver bullet that guarantees an employee (or ex-employee) will never raise a PG, but there are common-sense strategies that seriously cut your risk. And if one does come up, the process for handling it is more straightforward than you'd think.
This seminar explains the legal jargon and gives you a clear, practical playbook for personal grievances: what they are, how to minimise their risk, and what to do if one lands on your desk.
You'll walk out knowing your legal obligations, your options at every stage, and how to handle the whole process without losing sleep over it.
Who this seminar is for:
Business owners
Leaders & managers
Supervisors
Anyone who is responsible for managing staff
What you’ll learn:
What a personal grievance actually is, and the grounds for raising one
The most common PGs and how to avoid them
How to respond the right way: timeframes, obligations, and options
What mediation looks like, and how to walk in prepared
What happens if a case goes to the Employment Relations Authority (ERA)
How records of settlement work, and when they're worth using
Date, time and location:
📍 Trinity Wharf Hotel, 51 Dive Crescent, Tauranga
📅 Wednesday, 26 August | 4:30-6:30 pm
