HR Risk Checker

Check the risk level of your employment issue. A few quick questions, a clear result, and the right next steps for your situation.

Free HR Risk Checker

Under 3 minutes. No sign-up needed.

What kind of issue are you dealing with?

Select the issue below, answer a few quick questions, and get your result.

Free HR Risk Checker
A clear risk result for your situation
A direct link to the Employment NZ guidance most relevant to your issue
The option to get hands-on support if you need it

How does the risk check work?

Two things matter when you are dealing with a people issue: how much process risk is involved, and how urgently the business needs it handled. This tool checks both and gives you a colour-coded result.

Green
Usually manageable with care. Lower procedural complexity. Still worth getting the basics right.
Amber
Some meaningful risk or complexity. There may be process steps, documentation gaps, or escalation risk worth watching.
Red
High-risk, high-sensitivity, or high-impact. The way this is handled from here could create real exposure.
Process risk scoreHow much legal or procedural exposure is involved
Urgency scoreHow quickly the business needs this handled
Next stepsRelevant Employment NZ guidance and option for support
Please note This tool gives general guidance only. It is not legal advice. Employment issues can turn on the facts, so higher-risk matters should be handled carefully. For support with a live issue, get in touch.