Advice and information to protect your rights

Employees often face tricky situations at work. These resources help you to understand your legal rights and work out how to respond.

Click on the links below for more information and resources. 

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Parliament has passed a number of changes to the Employment Relations Act  and the Holidays Amendment  Act.  These changes came into effect on the 1st April 2011.  

Basic rights at work
Find out about employment agreements, time off, disciplinary meetings, warnings, and more. We've got answers to your most pressing questions.

Employment agreements
What's in your employment agreement and how can you make sure it works for you?

Health and Safety
You have the right to safe and healthy working conditions.  Use our checklists and ideas to protect yourself.

Bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination
Unfortunately these things can happen in any workplace.  Know your rights and understand what you can do about it.

Meetings with the boss
You've been formally invited to a meeting with the boss - what does that involve?

Writing to the boss
Use these form letters when you need to raise important issues with the boss, including sick leave, annual leave, personal grievances and minimum wages.