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Community Law
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www.communitylaw.org.nz
Your local Community Law Centre can provide free initial legal advice and, depending on your situation, may also be able to provide ongoing support.
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“Pregnancy Rights: Your legal options during and after pregnancy” (booklet)
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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.
Order hard copies from:
Community Law Wellington and Hutt Valley
Phone (04) 499 2928
Email: publications@wclc.org.nz or visit www.communitylaw.org.nz to buy a copy or access free online
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Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
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www.employment.govt.nz
Free phone 0800 20 90 20, for general enquiries about employment relations, pay and holidays.
The Employment website of the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment publishes a range of publications on employment relations and minimum rights at work.
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Labour inspectors
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Labour inspectors monitor and enforce minimum employment conditions. To refer a problem to a labour inspector, you contact the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment on:
Free phone 0800 20 90 20
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Worksafe New Zealand, Mahi Haumaru Aotearoa
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www.worksafe.govt.nz
Free phone: 0800 030 040
Worksafe New Zealand’s website has a range of information and publications on workplace health and safety issues.
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Parental leave payments
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www.ird.govt.nz/topics/paid-parental-leave
The Inland Revenue website has information on parental leave payments.
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Whistle-blowing (“Protected disclosures” by employees)
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www.ombudsman.govt.nz
Free phone: 0800 802 602
Email: info@ombudsman.parliament.nz
The Office of the Ombudsman provides information and guidance to employees about making a protected disclosure.
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New Zealand Council of Trade Unions, Te Kauae Kaimahi
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www.union.org.nz
Phone: (04) 385 1334
Email: info@nzctu.org.nz
The NZCTU 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.
