Dismissed, disciplinedor pushed out?Take back control.
We act for employees treated unfairly at work. Every enquiry is reviewed personally by our Director, free, and quickly. If we take your case, a full team stands behind you. No Win, No Fee for eligible cases.
If it felt wrong, it probably was.
Yesterday everything was normal. Today you're holding a letter that already reads like a decision, or your role is "disestablished" while the work carries on without you. You're angry, embarrassed, doing the maths on the mortgage, and they have HR, a lawyer, and a Friday deadline to sign.
- Dismissed, disciplined, or handed a "proposal" that reads like a decision
- On a performance plan soon after you complained
- Made "redundant" while your work goes to someone else
- Bullied or frozen out until resigning feels like the only option
- Treated differently for your age, sex, race, religion, disability or pregnancy
- Dismissed while off sick, or owed wages or final pay
You have 90 days.
You generally have 90 days to raise a personal grievance. Miss it, and even a strong case can be lost. At stake: lost wages, compensation for the humiliation, sometimes your job back.
The deadline your employer gave you to sign is theirs, not the law's. Don't sign until someone on your side has read it.
Check My Case for Free ↗How we put it right
Ron reviews your case.
Do you have a case, what's it worth, what will it cost. Nothing goes to your employer until you say so.
A realistic plan.
Your job back, compensation, or a clean exit with a reference. We tell you what's achievable.
We deal with them. You don't.
We raise the grievance, handle every letter and lawyer, and represent you at mediation or the Authority, building your case from their own emails and meeting notes.
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"I was given 2 days' notice and was incredibly blindsided and upset. I called immediately and he calmed me down and told me he would sort the situation, which he did… this is the team."
"Great service provided to my family member. We didn't have a clue about the process when we started but good engagement throughout. Legal Advisor Farbod got a great outcome. We highly recommend McKenzie Law."
"I highly recommend McKenzie Law! Ron is very professional in explaining the process and guiding you in navigating stressful situations. He is really an expert in his field and he will help you understand everything that you need to know. It was such a relief having Ron to handle my case because he handled it very well, I did not have to worry about anything. He was so supportive and I could not thank him enough for achieving the result that we expected."
"I highly recommend Ron – he successfully won a case for my partners against her former employer, securing a $4000 outcome. Couldn't be more grateful for his expertise and support."
Why McKenzie Law?
Selective at the door. Strong once you're in.
We don't take every case. We accept a limited number of cases at a time. If we can't take yours, it isn't a reflection on you; usually another path suits you better. If we do, it's because Ron believes in it.
Ron McKenzie
30+ years' experience. Reviews every enquiry, directs every file.
Farbod Afshar
Experienced litigator; the strength of your case if it goes further.
Stef
Employer-side experience with senior New Zealand companies.
Find out if you have a case, free, and what it's worth.
Frequently asked questions
Not every one. Ron reviews every enquiry personally, and we take on a limited number of cases at a time. If we can't take yours, it isn't a reflection on you.
Three people. Ron McKenzie, Farbod Afshar, and Stef. You'll know all three by name, and you will never be handed to a junior.
Probably not, but act now. You generally have 90 days from the dismissal to raise a personal grievance.
Yes. Call us now. You are entitled to bring a support person or representative. Don't go in alone.
Don't sign it yet. A settlement deadline set by your employer is a negotiating tactic, not a legal deadline.
It rarely is. There is almost always a paper trail. We build your case from their documents.
Often it strengthens your case. Being on a medical certificate doesn't take away your rights.
We see this pattern a lot. Retaliation for raising a genuine concern can be a grievance in its own right.
A redundancy has to be genuine. You may have an unjustified dismissal claim.
Possibly. That can be a constructive dismissal. Talk to us as soon as possible.
Not from us. Your enquiry is confidential. Talking to us commits you to nothing.
Most cases settle at mediation, confidentially, with an agreed reference.
It is usually a tactic. It rarely goes anywhere. We plan for it from day one.
No court. Mediation is a confidential meeting run by MBIE. We sit beside you and do the talking.
Most matters resolve at mediation within a few months. We push for the fastest sensible outcome.
Your employment agreement, relevant letters or emails, and a short timeline in your own words.
You were blindsided. You don't have to face them alone.
Talk to our team today. Free, honest, no obligation.
