Dismissed, disciplined, made redundant, or being pushed out at work?
McKenzie Law helps employees across New Zealand respond quickly to personal grievances, unjustified dismissal, disciplinary meetings, redundancy, workplace bullying, wage disputes, final pay problems, and ERA/MBIE mediation.
Dismissed, disciplined, made redundant, or being pushed out at work?
McKenzie Law helps employees across New Zealand respond quickly to personal grievances, unjustified dismissal, disciplinary meetings, redundancy, workplace bullying, wage disputes, final pay problems, and ERA/MBIE mediation.
─ FOR EMPLOYEES ─
Who this page for
Employees who have been dismissed or believe dismissal is likely.
Employees called to a disciplinary meeting or investigation meeting.
Employees placed on a performance improvement plan or being performance-managed.
Employees affected by redundancy, restructuring, or redeployment issues.
Employees experiencing bullying, stress, pressure to resign, or workplace disadvantage.
Employees owed wages, holiday pay, final pay, bonuses, or commission.
Employees needing help with a personal grievance, MBIE mediation, or ERA steps.
If you have been dismissed, invited to a disciplinary meeting, given a redundancy proposal, placed on a performance plan, suspended, or pressured to resign, get advice before you respond. Your job, income, reputation, and legal position may be affected.
What We Help With
Personal grievances
Unjustified dismissal
Disciplinary meetings
Redundancy and restructuring
Performance improvement plans
Workplace bullying
Unpaid wages and final pay
Forced resignation
Suspension
ERA and MBIE mediation
Sound like your situation?
Request ConsultationFixed - Fee Employment Matters
For suitable employment matters, my usual fee is $2,500 + GST.
Once the fee is paid and you are onboarded, please send through the documents.
What's Included
- Preparing and raising your personal grievance.
- Preparing and lodging the Statement of Problem in the Employment Relations Authority (if required).
- Representation at the first mediation for up to 7 hours.
Fixed - Fee Employment Matters
For suitable employment matters, my usual fee is $2,500 + GST.
Once the fee is paid and you are onboarded, please send through the documents.
What's Included
- Preparing and raising your personal grievance.
- Preparing and lodging the Statement of Problem in the Employment Relations Authority (if required).
- Representation at the first mediation for up to 7 hours.
Employee journey
Submit your Enquiry
Submit the employment enquiry form.
Case Triage
McKenzie Law triages whether the matter is suitable.
Client Onboarding
If accepted, the client is onboarded.
Invoice & Payment
The invoice is issued and paid.
Send Documents
The client sends the required documents.
Legal Response
McKenzie Law prepares the legal response or next step.
Employee journey
Submit your Enquiry
Submit the employment enquiry form.
Case Triage
McKenzie Law triages whether the matter is suitable.
Client Onboarding
If accepted, the client is onboarded.
Invoice & Payment
The invoice is issued and paid.
Send Documents
The client sends the required documents.
Legal Response
McKenzie Law prepares the legal response or next step.
Structured intake form requirements
Your details
First name, last name, email, phone, and city/town.
Employment status
Still employed, dismissed, resigned, suspended, on leave, or unsure.
Main issue
Dismissal, disciplinary meeting, redundancy, PIP, bullying, unpaid wages, forced resignation, or other.
Key dates
Date of dismissal, meeting, redundancy letter, or main event.
Employment info
Employer name, job title, length of employment, and approximate pay/salary.
Urgency
Whether there is an urgent meeting or deadline coming up.
Documents available
Employment agreement, dismissal letter, disciplinary letter, payslips, texts/emails, medical certs, witness names.
Outcome wanted
Settlement, job back, clean exit, stop disciplinary, final pay, apology, advice only, or not sure.
Payment readiness
Can pay $2,500 + GST, may need payment plan, wants lower-cost opinion, or no-upfront-cost.
Have these ready and your first conversation will be faster.
Get in touch nowDocuments after onboarding and payment
Employment agreement
Dismissal letter
Disciplinary letter
Redundancy proposal
PIP docs
Payslips
Texts/emails
Medical certs
Timeline
Meeting notes
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
What does the $2,500 + gst cover?
What is not included?
What if I have already been dismissed?
What if my meeting is tomorrow?
Can you help if I resigned under pressure?
Can you help with unpaid wages or final pay?
What happens at mediation?
What happens after the first mediation?
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
What does the $2,500 + gst cover?
What is not included?
What if I have already been dismissed?
What if my meeting is tomorrow?
Can you help if I resigned under pressure?
Can you help with unpaid wages or final pay?
What happens at mediation?
What happens after the first mediation?
Why work with us
Why work with us
Employment-law focused
Dedicated exclusively to employment law, not a general practice dabbling in it.
Direct access to Ron McKenzie
You work directly with your lawyer, no juniors, no handoffs, no runaround.
Over 30 years' legal experience
Three decades of employment law means fewer surprises and sharper strategy.
ERA and MBIE mediation experience
Proven track record navigating the Employment Relations Authority and mediation processes.
Fixed-fee options available
For suitable matters, you'll know the cost upfront with no billable-hour surprises.
Google-reviewed employment-law support
Real clients, real reviews. See what NZ employers say about working with us.
