Searching for an Employment Lawyer?
In New Zealand employment disputes, people often search for an "employment lawyer" when what they actually need is strong, practical representation at mediation and the Employment Relations Authority (ERA). This article explains how employment advocates can help.
Employment Law Advocates
We are resolution focussed and we often offer a no win no fee service to employees in taking their unfair dismissal cases forward. We deal with a wide range of employment law issues for both employers and employees, these include:
- Unjustified dismissal personal grievances.
- Unjustified disadvantage personal grievances.
- Large wage arrears and holiday pay claims.
- Redundancy.
- Disciplinary meetings.
- Poor performance issues.
- Human rights issues in employment.
- and the list goes on...
Employment advocate vs employment lawyer
- Both can represent parties in employment disputes. What matters is competence, strategy, and the ability to drive resolution.
- Some matters require specialist litigation skills (especially where a case escalates beyond the Authority). Experience counts.
- Always ask about process, fees, likely timeframes, and how evidence will be gathered and presented.
Where advocates add value
- Early risk assessment, settlement strategy, and drafting strong personal grievance letters.
- Representation at MBIE mediation and ERA investigation meetings.
- Focused, practical case theory and evidence preparation (timelines, documents, witness statements).
Read our full article
We write for the Deals on Wheels magazine. Read our full article here: When employment law advocates can help
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