SERVICES
Terminations, Redundancies & Exits
Ending someone’s employment is never easy, and it’s also one of the riskiest people decisions a business makes.
Whether it’s an unsuccessful probation, miconduct, a genuine redundancy or a mutual separation, every employment exit needs to be managed carefully and in line with the Fair Work Act.
At Now Actually, we provide termination advice in a human-centric, people-first way, delivered in plain English and with a practical, commercial mindset. Our focus is helping you protect our business while treating people fairly throughout the process.
Who this service is for
This service is ideal for
- Small and medium business without in-house HR
- Growing organisations going through change
- Leaders managing their first employment termination
- Employers wanting confidence in their legal obligations
- Businesses seeking practical HR guidance before making difficult decisions.
When Employers Seek HR Support for Terminations
Most employers contact us when they are:
- Unsure of the correct process to follow
- Not aware of their legal obligations
- Not confident having difficult conversations
- Managing poor performance or misconduct
- Conducting a restructure resulting in redundancies
- Considering a mutual separation
- Looking for independent HR support throughout the process
We always encourage employers to seek support early on. Don’t wait until something goes wrong.


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Why This Service Matters
Employment exits don’t just affect the departing employee.
When handled poorly, they can lead to:
- Unfair dismissal claims
- General protections disputes
- Costly settlements
- Reputational damage
- Leadership stress
- Reduced morale across the wider team
A clear, compliant process protects your business, your leaders and your people.
Our Termination & Redundancy Services

Termination
Support managing lawful and compliant employment terminations.

Redundancies
Support to build capability, improve engagement and developer your people.

Mutual Separation
Support negotiating respectful, low-risk employment exits

Unsuccessful probation
Helping employers manage probation outcomes fairly and confidently.

How We Support You
Every employment exit is different, which is why our support is tailored to your situation.
Depending your needs, we can:
- Assess the risks before decisions are made
- Guide you through the appropriate process
- Prepare documentation and supporting letters
- Provide scripts for difficult conversations
- Support meetings where required
- Help you meet your Fair Work obligations
Whether you need guidance on a single conversation or end-to-end support, we’re here to help you navigate employment exits with confidence.

