This is serious, everyday your employer takes actions to try and force you out it can be stressful and make you feel less valued in your employment. Depending on the situation, a Working For Workers representative can assist you to overcome this situation and move forward positively with your work life. Contact us directly here in the chat or call us on 021 223 6004.

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The real-world answer to this is no. Despite there being government advice to the contrary, if you raise a matter without knowing the pitfalls of raising a matter then you are already at a disadvantage. Here is a brief explanation of why that is the case: 1.) In the real world, if you have an employment agreement, that agreement must be build pursuant to the Employment Relations Act 2000. If you don't your employer has acted contrary to the law. 2.) If you examine section 3(a)((ii) of the Employment Relations Act 2000 (section is Object of this Act) you will observe that one of the foundation objectives of the Employment Relations Act 2000 is to balance out the inherent inequality of power. 3.) If the intent of the Employment Relations Act 2000 is to balance out that inherent inequality of power, then you need an employment representative in the same way your employer has an employment representative. FYI, HR is not your friend, they are the employers representative and will approach any employment relationship problem with the mind-set that they need to protect the employers position no matter what the cost. 4.) Subsequently, raising a matter, before discussing it with a representative who knows the law, and has experience in raising matters put you at a disadvantage. Let's make sure you do this on a even playing field, contact us today to discuss your employment relationship problem.

A Workers Advocate is a little different to an employment lawyer. A Workers Advocate is a person who is allowed to represent a person pursuant to section 236 of the Employment Relations Act 2000. A Workers Advocate will have training in the law, usually conducted by a trade union, or another organisation and will generally work for workers only. There are a number of advantages to using a Workers Advocate. A competent Workers Advocate will have real world experience in the in's and out's of a wide array of matters of employment, and how to practically move through those matters or issues to overcome any situation that you are faced with as a worker or employee. When you contact a Workers Advocate, you should expect that they will help you with a plan to address a matter in a way that can move the matter forward, give you an advantage, and put things back on track with your employer. No matter what the issue is, WFW can handle it. Our representatives have decades of experience in handling matters between employer and employees across every sector of the working world. If you have a question you can email us or call us, the quicker you do, the better the results.

A Workers Representation can take many forms. Worker's Representation is taylored to the needs and requirements of workers through the experience and training of a Worker's Advocate. A Worker's Advocate is a person who is allowed to represent a person pursuant to section 236 of the Employment Relations Act 2000. An advocate will have training in the law, usually conducted by a trade union, or another organisation and will generally work for workers only. There are a number of advantages to using a Workers Advocate. A competent workers advocate will have real world experience of the in's and out's of a wide array of matters of employment, and how to practically assist you to move through those matters to overcome any situation that you are faced with as a worker or employee. When you contact a Workers Advocate, you should expect that they will help you with a plan to address a matter in a way that can move the matter forward, give you an advantage, and put things back on track with your employer. No matter what the issue is, WFW can handle it. Our representatives have decades of experience in handling matters between employer and employees across every sector of the working world. If you have a question you can email us or call us, the quicker you do, the better the results.

A Employment Representative can be ANYONE and employer or employee give the right to represent to. A worker or employee has to give their authority to represent them to that person pursuant to section 236 of the Employment Relations Act 2000, or any other statute for required for the purposes of representation. However, you do not want anyone representing. You do what someone: 1.) Who is trained and experienced in the law either practically or formally; and 2.) Who is trained and experienced in the practical application of (or the creation of) workers rights; and 3.) Who is trained in many different styles of negotiation; and 4.) Can reflect your understandings and experiences with empathy and consideration whilst, at the same time, being straightforward, detailed, and honest about the potential outcomes of any situation; and 4.) Whose temperament and approach will achieve results for you. There are a number of advantages for you in having a competent Employment Representative who has real world experience in the ins and outs of a wide array of matters of employment, and how to practically move through those matters or issues to overcome any situation that you are faced with as a worker or employee. This also includes knowing where to go and what to do if your employment situation changes. You should expect that any advocate will help you with a plan to address a matter in a way that can move the matter forward, give you an advantage, and put things back on track with your employer. They need to be experienced. No matter what the issue is, WFW can handle it. Our representatives have decades of experience in handling matters between workers, employees and their employer across every sector of the working world. If you have a question, you can email us or call us, the quicker you do, the better the results.

Employment Representation is any work conducted by a person for the purposes of representation in matters of employment on behalf of any other person. ANYONE can represent an employer or employee provided the employer or employee give a person give the right to represent. A worker or employee has to give their authority to represent them to that person pursuant to section 236 of the Employment Relations Act 2000, or any other statute for required for the purposes of representation. However, you do not want anyone representing you. You do what someone: Who is trained and experienced in the law either practically or formally; and Who is trained and experienced in the practical application of (or the creation of) workers rights; and Who is trained in many different styles of negotiation; and Whose temperament and approach will achieve results for you. There are a number of advantages for you in having a competent Workers Advocate, Employee Representative, Trade Unionist, Politician, or Professional who has real world experience of the in the in's and out's of a wide array of matters of employment, employment law, contract law, and regulations. It is also a must that the person doing your representation is knowledgeable, experienced, and can demonstrate how to practically move you through all matters or issues to overcome any situation that you are faced with as a worker or employee. You should expect that any person representing you will help you to create a plan with your agreement which assists you to address a matter in a way that can move the matter forward, give you an advantage, and put things back on track with your employer. No matter what the issue is, WFW can handle it. Our representatives have decades of experience in handling matters between workers, employees and their employer across every sector of the working world. If you have a question you can email us or call us, the quicker you do, the better the results.

You may have heard the old saying: Justice delayed is justice denied. WFW is also of the view that the longer matters go unaddressed between you and your employer, the worse it becomes for the employee. There are no shortage of way and means that a simple employment matter can become overblown or drawn out when two parties to an employment relationship don't address the issues. A quickly placed email or phone call to us can help address that nagging doubt or thought you have about what is going on. Trust your instinct, if it feels wrong, it probably is. Addressing it early, taking good advice, and making a plan early can assist you in addressing matters before they become a serious problem.