An Employer’s Guide to Terminations: Part 3 – Navigating Medical Incapacity

As an employer, do you know how to handle medical incapacity terminations without breaching employment law in New Zealand?

Medical incapacity arises when an employee is unable to perform their role due to illness or injury. With extended sick leave becoming more common in the wake of COVID-19, many employers face uncertainty about how to manage these situations fairly and lawfully.

Join us for a special addition to our webinar series, An Employer’s Guide to Terminations, where our local Employment Counsel at Employment Hero, Sanam Ahmadzadeh Salmani will uncover how employers can balance the sensitive area of illness and injury with the operational needs of the business. This can be challenging and getting the process wrong can lead to significant risk.

What we’ll cover:

• Cut through the confusion – a clear understanding of what medical incapacity is
• Master the process and stay compliant – understand your obligations and gain practical guidance on managing medical incapacity
• How to avoid costly mistakes – learn the common pitfalls that lead to personal grievances
• Ask our local expert — live Q&A session to get your most pressing questions answered

This session is built for businesses scaling their teams, equipping them with the knowledge to handle medical incapacity the right way – with confidence, clarity and care.

As the authority on everything employment in New Zealand, we’ll give you a process you can rely on, and help you protect your business and people – every step of the way. 

This is part of our webinar series, An Employer’s Guide to Terminations. Catch up on Part 1 & 2 below. 

Disclaimer: The information in this webinar will be current as at 21 October  2025, and has been prepared by Employment Hero Pty Ltd (ABN 11 160 047 709) and its related bodies corporate (Employment Hero). The views expressed in this webinar are general information only, are provided in good faith to assist employers and their employees, and should not be relied on as professional advice. The Information is based on data supplied by third parties. While such data is believed to be accurate, it has not been independently verified and no warranties are given that it is complete, accurate, up to date or fit for the purpose for which it is required. Employment Hero does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy in such data and is not liable for any loss or damages arising either directly or indirectly as a result of reliance on, use of or inability to use any information provided in this webinar. You should undertake your own research and to seek professional advice before making any decisions or relying on the information in this webinar.