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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.
Visas
The Migrant Exploitation Protection Visa is a 6-month visa that allows you to work for any employer in
Employment Relations Authority
Employers, employees and unions can apply to the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) for help with employment problems they
Recovering money
Recovering money that your employer owes you can be difficult. Here’s how to increase your chances. Unfortunately, employers
