Bullying

Understanding workplace bullying, your rights, and how to take action.

Protected Disclosures

A protected disclosure arises when a worker sees serious wrongdoing and wants to raise it without the threat of dismissal. It is a legal process — workers who make protected disclosures are entitled to protection under the law.

Mediation

The mediation service is free — but representation is not. Employers come prepared to game the system with Human Resources and lawyers. Unrepresented workers get destroyed. Don't go in alone.

Early Resolution

Before a grievance reaches the Employment Relations Authority (ERA), you can resolve matters confidentially through without prejudice negotiations and a binding Record of Settlement (ROS). Learn why representation is critical to protecting your rights.

Health and Safety Basics

Everyone has a contribution to health and safety. If your workplace isn't genuinely involving workers, it has already likely failed. Learn the key sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA) and what to do if you feel unsafe.

Health and Safety Retaliation

Treated badly for raising health and safety concerns? You may have a personal grievance. The law protects Health and Safety Representatives (HSRs) and workers who speak up — and the burden falls on the employer to prove they didn't retaliate.

Officers and Health and Safety

Directors and chief executives have personal duties under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 (HSWA). They can be prosecuted individually — and fined up to $600,000 or imprisoned for up to five years. Learn what due diligence means.

Personal Grievance

Unfairly dismissed, suspended, or treated badly at work? A personal grievance is your legal path to challenge your employer. Learn what it means, how to raise one, and the critical 90-day time limit you must know.

Personal Grievance Grounds

Unjustified dismissal is just one ground. Learn the full list under section 103(1) of the Employment Relations Act 2000 — including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and more.

Personal Grievance Remedies

What can you claim? Reinstatement, lost wages, compensation for humiliation. Learn about remedies under section 123 of the Employment Relations Act 2000 — and how proposed changes threaten them.

Personal Grievances: The Ninety (90) Day Time Limit

Miss the deadline and you may lose your claim entirely. Learn when the ninety (90) days starts, what happens if you're late, and how to apply for leave to raise a grievance out of time.

Raising a Personal Grievance

No magic words needed — but you must give your employer enough information. Learn what the case law says about how to properly raise a personal grievance with your employer.

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