Resolving Employment Problems

What should employers and employees do to resolve problems in a positive way?

• Follow processes

• Ignore the problems

• Escalate immediately

• Consult a lawyer

What is the first step when an issue is raised?

• Act promptly

• Discuss with a lawyer

• Ignore it

• Escalate the issue

What should you do if you have an issue to discuss with your employer?

• Prepare for the meeting

• Ignore the issue

• Discuss it casually

• Wait for them to approach you

What is early resolution?

• A free, impartial phone-based service

• A formal meeting

• A legal process

• A written complaint

What is a personal grievance?

• An action against an employer

• A formal complaint

• A type of mediation

• An informal discussion

What can disciplinary action take the form of?

• Warnings and suspension

• Informal discussions

• Mediation

• Personal grievances

What should you do if you come to an agreement about an employment issue?

• Formalise it in a record of settlement

• Ignore it

• Discuss it with colleagues

• Wait for the employer to act

What can you do if you see or suspect a breach of employment standards?

• Complain to the Labour Inspectorate

• Ignore it

• Discuss it with friends

• Wait for someone else to report

What can employers and employees do if they cannot resolve employment problems?

• Take further action

• Ignore the problems

• Discuss it informally

• Wait for a resolution