Where to go for more support
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Community Law |
Your local Community Law Centre can provide you with free initial legal advice. Find your local Community Law Centre online: www.communitylaw.org.nz/our-law-centres Access the free “Pregnancy Rights: Your legal options before and after pregnancy” booklet. This booklet contains practical answers to questions about pregnancy and the law, and includes information on sexual health and consent, options after a positive pregnancy test, healthcare, education, housing and more. |
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Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment |
The Employment website of the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment publishes a range of information on employment relations and minimum rights at work. Website: www.employment.govt.nz |
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Te Kauae Kaimah/New Zealand Council of Trade Unions |
Te Kauae Kaimah is the umbrella body for affiliated unions covering every job and industry in New Zealand. It can provide information about which union may cover the type of work you do. Website: www.union.org.nz |
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Labour inspectorate |
Labour inspectors monitor and enforce minimum employment conditions. To refer a problem to a labour inspector, you contact the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment. Website: www.mbie.govt.nz/position-descriptions/employment-services/labour-inspector-employment-services and www.employment.govt.nz/resolving-problems/steps-to-resolve/labour-inspectorate |
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Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa/Worksafe New Zealand |
Worksafe is New Zealand’s primary workplace health and safety regulator. The website contains a range of information on workplace health and safety. Phone: 0800 030 040 |
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Parental leave payments |
For more information on parental leave see Inland Revenue’s website. |
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Office of the Ombudsman |
The Ombudsman handles complaints about Government agencies. In the employment context, you can make a protected disclosure (known as whistle-blowing). Website: www.ombudsman.parliament.nz To make a complaint online: www.ombudsman.parliament.nz/get-help-public |
