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Employment Advocates

Unfair Dismissal, Disciplinary Meetings, Exit Packages, Personal Grievances - for New Zealand employees.

Meeting booked? Do not resign. Do not sign anything. Request disclosure and get advice early.

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Most matters resolve through negotiation or mediation; if needed we progress matters to the Employment Relations Authority (ERA).

No Win No Fee Employment Advocates for New Zealand Employees

Unfair Dismissal
Personal Grievance

If you’ve been dismissed (or pushed out), the key questions are whether the employer had good reason and followed a fair process.
Lost Wages – Compensation – References

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Disciplinary Meetings

Disciplinary processes must be fair. You are entitled to clear allegations, relevant evidence, and a genuine opportunity to respond.
Disclosure – Fair Process – Exit Options

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We offer No Win No Fee for suitable matters with strong prospects. Eligibility and terms are confirmed before work starts.
Financial Settlement – Practical Outcomes

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Meeting booked? Act early.

If you have a disciplinary or performance meeting booked, do not “wing it”. Early steps determine leverage, options, and outcome.

Practical rule: do not resign and do not sign anything until you have a plan. If you must attend a meeting, go in prepared and on an informed basis.

What to do now (fast checklist)

  1. Request disclosure: allegations + the evidence relied on.
  2. Ask for reasonable time to consider and respond (especially if evidence is new).
  3. Prepare a written response where appropriate (often safer than speaking off-the-cuff).
  4. Keep everything in writing and preserve emails/texts.

We do not contact your employer until you authorise us to act.

Start with a free case review

The fastest way to get traction is to submit the Case Form with your key documents. We will come back with a clear view of options and next steps.

What to send (minimum)

  • Employment agreement (and any variations)
  • Meeting invite / allegation letter / warnings
  • Key emails and texts (screenshots acceptable)
  • Payslips and holiday balance (if relevant)
  • Short timeline with dates
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General information only. We provide case-specific guidance after reviewing documents.

How resolution usually works

Most matters move through a predictable pathway. Good outcomes come from clear issues, clean evidence, and calm negotiation.

1) Case Assessment

You submit the Case Form and documents. We identify legal issues, risks, and strategy.

2) Authority to Act

Once authorised, we can engage the employer/representative and request disclosure.

3) Negotiation

We position the matter for settlement using evidence, process defects, and remedy exposure.

4) Mediation

If required, we prepare properly and drive a practical resolution outcome.

5) ERA (if needed)

If settlement isn’t achieved, the matter can progress to the Employment Relations Authority.

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Outcomes we negotiate for

Every case is different. Common outcomes include financial terms, clean exits, and practical protections.

Financial Terms

Where justified: compensation, lost wages, and correct payment of entitlements.

Reference / Statement

A workable reference and clean wording that supports future employment.

Exit Packages

Structured settlements that manage risk and avoid nasty surprises in the fine print.

Process Protection

Disclosure, fair timelines, and a proper chance to respond before decisions are made.

Disciplinary Meetings Performance Meetings Exit Packages

FAQs

Do you contact my employer immediately?
No. We review your situation first. We contact the employer only once you authorise us to act.
What if my employer gives me 24–48 hours to respond?
Short deadlines are common. The priority is disclosure and a safe written response. We can help you request evidence and time, and respond strategically.
Can I still bring a personal grievance (PG) if time has passed?
Time limits matter. If you think you may be close to a deadline, treat it as urgent and get advice immediately.
Is No Win No Fee available for every case?
No. It is available for suitable matters with strong prospects. We confirm eligibility and terms before work starts.
Tip: Preserve evidence now. Screenshot texts, save emails, and write a short timeline with dates. Evidence quality drives outcome quality.

Ready to start?

Submit your Case Form and we will come back with clear next steps.

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