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Free employment law advice from Sacked Kiwi can help if:

You’re dealing with a workplace issue and you’re not sure if you have a case.

You’ve been dismissed, made redundant, or pushed to resign.

You’re facing a disciplinary process, performance management, or investigation at work.

Your employer has stopped paying you correctly, withheld wages, or breached your contract.

You’re being bullied, harassed, or discriminated against.

You want to understand your rights before deciding whether to take action.

If any of these apply to you, our free employment law advice service is a no-obligation starting point.

Most personal grievances must be raised within 90 days, so it’s worth getting advice early.

What does “free employment law advice” actually include?

Free employment law advice from Sacked Kiwi gives you access to an expert employment advocate without any upfront cost. It’s designed to help you understand where you stand before you decide what to do.

Your free initial case review covers:

  • A confidential conversation about what’s happened at work
  • An honest assessment of whether you have a legal case
  • A clear, plain-English explanation of your rights under NZ employment law
  • Guidance on key deadlines (most personal grievances must be raised within 90 days)
  • An overview of your options – including informal resolution, MBIE mediation, or formal action through the Employment Relations Authority (ERA)
  • A no-obligation summary of how we could help if you choose to engage us

There’s no upfront cost, no commitment, and no pressure to proceed.

Who can get free employment advice?

Our free employment advice service is available to employees across New Zealand. We act for employees only – which means there’s never a conflict of interest with employers.

We help people at every stage of a workplace issue:

  • Before anything formal has happened – if you’re worried about something brewing at work
  • Mid-process – if you’re in a disciplinary meeting, redundancy consultation, or investigation
  • After the event – if you’ve been dismissed, demoted, or have already resigned

Whether you’re an office worker, tradesperson, healthcare professional, retail worker, or in any other industry, the same NZ employment laws protect you.

How Sacked Kiwi Can Help

We’re employment law experts who help everyday New Zealanders stand up against unfair treatment at work.

We support you by:

Listening to your situation without judgement and giving you straight answers

Identifying any legal issues – including unjustified dismissal, personal grievances, discrimination, harassment, unpaid wages, and contract breaches

Explaining your rights and the realistic outcomes of taking action

Preparing and filing personal grievances within the 90-day deadline

Representing you in free MBIE mediation

Escalating to the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) if mediation fails

Fighting for remedies such as lost wages, compensation for hurt and humiliation, and reinstatement

We’ll always tell you upfront if your case qualifies.

Most qualifying cases are eligible for our No Win, No Fee service – meaning you don’t pay unless we win.

You’re not alone - and asking for advice is the right call

Workplace issues can be isolating. Many of our clients come to us feeling stressed, anxious, and unsure whether they’re making too much of the situation – or not enough of it.

Reaching out for advice doesn’t commit you to anything. It just gives you clarity, so you can make an informed decision about your next move.

We’re here to guide you through every step, explain everything clearly, and help you regain control.

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Why you should seek employment advice early

  • Deadlines are strict: Most personal grievances must be raised within 90 days (12 months for sexual harassment PGs).
  • Early advice strengthens your case: Knowing your rights before you respond to your employer can significantly affect the outcome.
  • Free MBIE mediation: Government-provided mediation is confidential and free; we prepare you to use it well.
  • It’s free to find out: Our initial consultation costs nothing, so there’s no reason to wait.
  • Avoid common mistakes: Saying or signing the wrong thing during a disciplinary or settlement process can weaken your position later.

Why choose Sacked Kiwi

NZ-wide employment advocacy, focused exclusively on employees

Free, no-obligation initial case review

No-win, no-fee on qualifying cases

Rapid response, clear advice, and strong representation at mediation and the ERA

Plain-English explanations – no legal jargon, no surprises

Getting Started is Simple:

Step 1

Contact us for a free, confidential case review

Share what’s happening at work and upload any documents you have.

Step 2

We assess your situation

We identify the legal issues, your deadlines, and whether you have a strong case.

Step 3

You decide what to do next

If your case qualifies, we’ll explain how we can help – including whether No Win No Fee applies. If it doesn’t, we’ll point you toward the right resources.

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What workplace issues we can help with

Our free employment law advice covers a wide range of workplace issues, including:

  • Your employment agreement and any variations
  • Correspondence (emails, letters, Teams or Slack messages, meeting invites and minutes)
  • A timeline of events (dates, what happened, who was present)
  • Any warnings, performance reviews, or improvement plans
  • Payslips and contract terms relevant to your issue
  • Notes from any internal complaints, HR meetings, or investigations

(Don’t worry if you don’t have everything – we’ll help fill the gaps.)

  • The Employment Relations Act 2000 governs most workplace rights in New Zealand, including the duty of good faith between employer and employee.
  • Employers must have a good reason AND follow a fair process for dismissal (s 103A justification test).
  • Employees can raise a personal grievance for unjustified dismissal, unjustified disadvantage, discrimination, harassment, and more.
  • The Human Rights Act 1993 protects employees from discrimination on grounds such as sex, race, age, disability, and religion.
  • Free MBIE mediation is available before any formal proceedings – and is often the fastest path to resolution.
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Free advice is just the starting point. If your case has merit, we’ll explain how we can act on your behalf – which may include:

  • Raising a personal grievance with your employer
  • Negotiating a settlement directly
  • Representing you in MBIE mediation
  • Filing and progressing a case at the Employment Relations Authority (ERA)
  • Pursuing remedies such as compensation, lost wages, and reinstatement

Most qualifying cases are eligible for our No Win, No Fee service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the employment law advice really free?

Yes. Your initial case review with Sacked Kiwi is free and comes with no obligation. We’ll assess your situation, explain your rights, and give you an honest view of whether you have a case. If you choose to engage us and your case qualifies, you may be eligible for our No Win, No Fee service.

What happens in a free consultation with an employment lawyer or advocate?

We listen to what’s happened in your workplace, ask about key documents and dates, identify the relevant legal issues, and explain your options under NZ employment law. You’ll leave the consultation knowing your rights, your deadlines, and what your next step looks like.

Do you only help employees, or employers too?

Sacked Kiwi acts for employees only. Our entire focus is helping people stand up to unfair treatment at work, which means there’s never a conflict of interest with employers.

What if I’m not sure I have a case?

That’s exactly what the free consultation is for. Most people who contact us aren’t sure where they stand. We’ll give you an honest assessment – if you don’t have a case, we’ll tell you, and we’ll point you toward the right resources.

What does “No Win, No Fee” actually mean?

For cases that qualify, you don’t pay our fees unless we secure a successful outcome. We assess every case carefully before offering No Win, No Fee, so you’ll always know upfront whether you qualify.

How quickly can I speak to someone?

We aim to respond to enquiries quickly because deadlines in employment law are tight. If your situation is time-critical (for example, you’ve just been dismissed or are heading into a disciplinary meeting), let us know in your enquiry and we’ll prioritise it.

Get free employment advice today - before your deadline runs out

90-day deadline: Most personal grievances must be raised within 90 days. Don’t lose your window to act.

What happens next: We’ll review your situation, explain your rights, and tell you honestly whether you have a case – all at no cost.

Talk to Sacked Kiwi: Call 0508 227 799, or request a Free Case Review via the form above.