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In the employment law jurisdiction the ERA and the Employment Court have the power to direct parties to use mediation.
Going to a MBIE Employment Mediation can be stressful and daunting for an employee.
Employment Mediation
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Employment MBIE Mediation is the primary problem solving mechanism under the Employment Relations Act 2000.
We are employment law advocates representing both employers and employees in mediation, the Employment Relations Authority and the Employment Court.
The Labour Department is administered by Employment New Zealand and provides Mediation Services for employers and employees.
![HARRY SAMPSON v LYTTELTON PORT COMPANY LIMITED [2026] NZERA 17 - Preliminary time limit ruling; grievance in time; mediation directed.](/Images/site/EmploymentAdvocatesAucklandCard.jpg)
Preliminary determination on time limits: the Authority held the grievance was raised within 90 days and the proceeding was within three years, and directed the parties to mediation.
Where an employee has a personal grievance for unfair dismissal, unjustified disadvantage or any other claim, the parties are required to attend an employment mediation.
Unfair Dismissal Cases
142
Unjustified Disadvantage
56
Redundancy
27
Constructive Dismissal
25
90 Day Trial
22
Unfair Dismissal
20
Employment Law News Opinion
18
Employment Law Advice For Employers
12
Employment Lawyers
9
Costs
7
Employment Court
7
Employment Mediation
6
No Win No Fee
6
Casual Employment
3
Covid 19
3
ERA
3
Special Interest Cases
2
Holidays Act
1