Document background
The Early Retirement Letter is a crucial document in New Zealand employment relations that formalizes an employee's request to retire before the standard retirement age. It serves as the initiating document for early retirement proceedings and must comply with New Zealand employment law, including the Employment Relations Act 2000 and Human Rights Act 1993. The letter should be used when an employee has made the decision to retire early and needs to formally communicate this to their employer. It typically includes essential information such as the proposed retirement date, length of service, handover arrangements, and requests for benefit reviews. The document may also address transition periods, remaining leave entitlements, and other practical considerations related to the early retirement process. Its content and structure should reflect the professional nature of the employment relationship while ensuring all legal and procedural requirements under New Zealand law are met.
