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Moving to a new country can be hard. You have to get used to new systems and a different culture. It can be really stressful if things are not going well at work, and you don’t understand your rights.
These resources (choose your preferred language from the home screen) explain your employment rights as a migrant worker in New Zealand, and what you can do if your employer is treating you badly.
While this isn’t legal advice, this is a good starting point to understand your rights. You can talk to a community lawyer or contact us using the web form if you have questions.
Bullying and harassment
It is illegal for an employer to threaten or bully you. This includes threats to cancel your visa
Common problems at work
There are some common problems that migrant works experience when they are being exploited. Common problems that migrant
Migrant exploitation
Migrant exploitation includes any behaviour that harms your economic, social, physical or emotional well-being. Your employer may be
Collecting evidence
If you are being exploited, you need to collect as much evidence as you can. Here are some
