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An unjustified dismissal is a Personal Grievance claim. The central question is whether the employer's actions, and how the employer acted, were what a fair and reasonable employer could have done in all the circumstances.
People searching for an employment lawyer often need practical representation for a dismissal, Personal Grievance, mediation or Employment Relations Authority claim. In New Zealand, both lawyers and employment advocates can perform important representation roles, but they are not the same.
The Employment Relations Authority (ERA) decides employment disputes when they cannot be resolved through negotiation or MBIE mediation. The ERA runs an investigation meeting process and issues binding determinations, including remedies, penalties, and costs.
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