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You were made redundant without a genuine business reason
You weren’t properly consulted, or the process felt rushed or unclear
You were selected unfairly due to bias, discrimination, or retaliation
Your “redundancy” feels like a cover for dismissal or performance issues
Your payout or notice didn’t match what you were entitled to
If any of the above apply to you, you could be eligible for an Unfair Redundancy claim.
On a valid 90‑day trial, you generally can’t claim unjustified dismissal but can claim discrimination/harassment.
Redundancy occurs when your role is discontinued for genuine business reasons – such as restructuring or downsizing – not because of your performance or conduct.
But it must be done fairly.
Employers must follow a fair process and act in good faith. This includes:
When these things don’t happen, the redundancy may be unjustified.
How redundancy becomes unfair
A redundancy can be legally challenged if:
If something didn’t feel right, trust your instincts – many of our clients felt the same before discovering legal grounds existed.
We specialise in helping employees challenge unfair redundancy decisions.
We will:
Assess your redundancy notice and selection process
Check if the employer met their legal obligations
Help you file a personal grievance
Represent you in MBIE mediation
Escalate to the ERA if needed
Fight for fair compensation, lost wages, and entitlements
Most redundancy cases qualify for our No Win, No Fee service – meaning no cost unless we win the case for you.
This removes financial stress so you can focus on moving forward.
Losing your job suddenly can impact your income, confidence, stability, and wellbeing.
Many people come to us scared, confused, or unsure what their rights are.
We’re here to support you with empathy, clarity, and expert guidance, every step of the way.
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Contact us for a free case review
Tell us what happened. Upload your redundancy notice and key documents.
We assess your situation
We quickly identify whether the redundancy was unfair and what remedies you may be entitled to.
Leave the rest to us
We handle the legal work, communication, and representation.
You focus on what’s next.
When redundancy lacks genuine business reasons or fair process, or selection is biased.
Yes. Remedies can include compensation, lost wages, and sometimes reinstatement.
90 days from the redundancy decision or when you became aware of it.
You can challenge the selection process and seek remedies through a personal grievance.
90‑day deadline: Don’t miss your window to raise a personal grievance.
What happens next: We’ll assess your case, explain options, and act fast on your behalf – often starting with free MBIE mediation.
Talk to Sacked Kiwi: Call 0800 SACKED KIWI, or request a Free Case Review via the form above
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