In response to a personal grievance letter raised for C, Gosling Solutions Limited fronted as the employer that purported to defend the grievance and wage arrears claims through its representative, Employsure.
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Personal Grievance response for employers NZ - responding where wage arrears form part of a wider PG.
If an employee is not paid any wages while the employer receives the wage subsidy, the employee can bring a personal grievance for unjustified disadvantage and claim their wages in this way.
Employers should be careful who they are engaging to undertake their employment investigation because the investigator's actions can potentially put the employer at risk of their employee raising a personal grievance.
Redundancy
TopicTime limits and evidence 90 days: A Personal Grievance (PG) generally must be raised within 90 days of dismissal (or when it came to your notice).
90 Day Trial Period (NZ)
TopicSince 21 February 2026, the Act expressly includes an unjustified disadvantage grievance where the alleged disadvantage relates to the dismissal.
If disciplinary action has already been taken, check the Personal Grievance position promptly rather than waiting for the employer to reconsider it.
Suspension from Work
TopicCheck My Case Quick Contact 0800 WIN KIWI Suspension, discipline and Personal Grievance guides Suspension and PG guide Disciplinary process Unjustified disadvantage Personal Grievance Unfair dismissal
