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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.
Leaving your job
If you’re being treated badly at work, here are some things to think about before you leave. Your
Personal grievances
A personal grievance is an action that you can take against a current or former employer, telling them
Mediation
Mediation is an informal, voluntary, confidential and free process that can help you resolve problems with your employment.
Reporting exploitation
The New Zealand government wants to stop exploitation. If you tell them what’s happening to you, here’s how
