Workers’ rights

Learn about your right to a minimum wage in NZ. Get help if you have people-related, pay, leave, or health and safety problems at your workplace.

  • Minimum wage

    Employees must be paid at least the minimum hourly wage rate for every hour worked.

  • When you have a problem at work

    If you have a problem at work talk to your boss directly. If you cannot solve it you can get help from government and other organisations. Some of this help is free.

  • If you’re fired or unfairly dismissed

    If the process to fire you has not been handled properly or the reason you’ve been fired is not valid, you can raise a personal grievance with your employer.

  • Discrimination at work

    It’s against the law to be treated unfairly in the workplace or when you apply for a job.

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