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For further information, go to \u0013 HYPERLINK \"http://www.employment.govt.nz\" \u0014www.employment.govt.nz\u0015.\nPrivate and confidential\n[date]\n[addressee]\n[address line 1]\n[address line 2]\n[post code]\nDear [employee’s name]\nPreliminary decision – termination of employment with notice for continued performance issues\nAs discussed at our meetings on [date], [date] and [date (add more as necessary)], I have had ongoing concerns about your performance, particularly in relation to [detail specific areas]. Over the past [time period], you have been working under Performance Improvement Plans to help you meet the required standard of performance.\nDuring this period, I have provided support including [detail assistance/ support/training provided].\nYou were issued with a first written warning on [date], a second written warning on [date], and a final written warning on [date] for continued performance issues.\nA further a Performance Improvement Plan was put in place from [date] to [date]. During this period, I supported you in meeting the required standard by [details].\nNow that this Performance Improvement Plan has ended, it is time to assess your performance over that period. My assessment is set out in your Performance Improvement Plan attached to this letter. It includes whether you have met the required standard. [Note: you will need to have completed an initial assessment of the employee’s performance and recorded this against the measures in the Performance Improvement Plan] Based on this assessment, my preliminary view is that you have not consistently met the required standard over this last period.\nI have also considered your performance over the whole period you have been on Performance Improvement Plans, and my preliminary view is that your performance has remained below the required standard. Specifically, [detail the required standards of performance and your preliminary view as to why these standards have not been met].\nOn this basis, I have made the preliminary decision to terminate your employment, with notice, for continued performance issues. [If relevant, detail your consideration of other options (e.g. reducing duties, redeployment to an alternative role, etc.) and your view as to why these options are not appropriate].\nHowever, a final decision has not been made.\nBefore making a final decision, I want to meet with you to hear your feedback about\nmy assessment of your performance against each of the objectives, and\nmy preliminary decision to dismiss you with notice.\nAt this meeting, you will also be able to raise any matters or options and provide any additional or clarifying information that you believe is relevant. I will carefully consider your feedback and any suggestions before making my final decision.\nMeeting details:\nDate: [date]\nTime: [time]\nLocation: [place]\nAttendees: [names and job titles]\nYou are entitled to bring a representative or other support person (such as a family member, or a friend) with you and I strongly encourage you to do so.\nPlease confirm that you are able to attend the meeting at the organised time or suggest an alternative date or time by [time and date].\nI understand this may be a challenging time for you. Confidential support is available to you through our Employee Assistance Programme. [name of provider] is our provider and can be contacted on [phone number].\nPlease let me know if there is any other reasonable assistance I can provide to you during this period.\nIf you have any questions about this letter, please contact me directly.\nYours sincerely,\n[name]\n[position]","cbCainqiFddQFgK3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainqiFddQFgK3","docx",24206,"English","# Preliminary decision – termination of employment with notice for continued performance issues\n## Performance background and assessment\n## Meeting details and employee support","[{\"question\":\"What happens after the preliminary decision is issued?\",\"answer\":\"A final decision is not made yet. The employer will meet with the employee to hear feedback on the assessment and preliminary decision before considering other matters or options.\"}]","Sample letter - termination of employment with notice for poor performance - preliminary decision | DOCX"]