Speaking notes for a difficult workplace conversation
Pick the conversation, give us the facts, and get structured speaking notes that keep the process fair and lawful — opening script, the points to make, how to handle a reaction, and what not to say.
Last verified: 7 June 2026
General information and estimates only — not legal, financial or tax advice. Always check your specific award, agreement or contract, or a qualified professional, before you rely on the result.
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We build the right structure and legal guard-rails for this specific conversation.
Tells us whether the unfair-dismissal minimum employment period has passed.
Small businesses (fewer than 15) have different dismissal rules.
Sets the wording and the look of your document.
Free to build and preview. Pay $4.99 only to download the finished pack — then edit & re-download free for 72 hours.
Before a high-stakes conversation, get it signed off
These notes help you run a fair process — but for a dismissal, redundancy or serious misconduct, a wrong step can become an unfair-dismissal or general-protections claim. For anything high-stakes, have an HR adviser (or a lawyer for a live legal claim) check your process first.
Liquid HR brings senior HR expertise to tough workforce conversations — from performance and conduct to redundancy and change. Whether you need project-based help or an ongoing HR partner, they can help you get the process right.
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General information and estimates only — not legal, financial or tax advice. Always check your specific award, agreement or contract, or a qualified professional, before you rely on the result.
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