Workplace Discrimination Support with Employee First NZ

At Employee First NZ, we empower employees across New Zealand to navigate workplace challenges, including unlawful discrimination. With our state-of-the-art AI assistance available anytime, anywhere, we provide tailored preliminary advice to help you understand your rights and take the first steps toward resolving workplace issues. Our expert employment advocacy services ensure you have the support you need to achieve fair outcomes.

What is Unlawful Discrimination?

Unlawful discrimination in the workplace occurs when an employee is treated differently and less favourably due to specific characteristics, known as prohibited grounds. These include race, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and more, as outlined in the Human Rights Act 1993 and the Employment Relations Act 2000. Discrimination can manifest in unfair treatment regarding employment terms, work conditions, opportunities for training or promotion, or even dismissal. For employees with disabilities, this includes being denied reasonable accommodations or facing adverse treatment due to their disability.

With Employee First NZ, you can access immediate AI-driven insights to identify whether you’ve experienced unlawful discrimination, including disability-based discrimination, and explore your options for resolution.

What Are Your Rights?

Every employee in New Zealand is protected from unlawful discrimination in employment under the Human Rights Act 1993 and the Employment Relations Act 2000. Your rights include:

• Equal Treatment: You are entitled to the same terms of employment, work conditions, fringe benefits, and opportunities for training, promotion, and transfer as colleagues with similar qualifications and experience.

• Protection from Unfair Dismissal: Employers cannot dismiss you, force you to retire, or create unfavourable conditions to pressure you to resign based on prohibited grounds like age, race, sex, or disability.

• Freedom from Harassment: You are protected from racial or sexual harassment, indirect discrimination, victimisation, or adverse treatment due to family violence.

• Transgender Protections: Discrimination based on gender identity is prohibited under the Human Rights Act 1993, ensuring transgender employees are treated fairly in hiring, workplace roles, and conditions.

• Disability Protections: Employees with disabilities are protected from discrimination, including refusal to hire, unfair dismissal, or denial of reasonable accommodations. Employers must provide special services or facilities to enable employees with disabilities to perform their roles, unless doing so would cause unreasonable disruption.

If you suspect discrimination, including on the grounds of disability, Employee First NZ’s AI assistance can provide instant preliminary guidance on your rights, helping you decide whether to address the issue directly with your employer or pursue further action, such as mediation or a personal grievance.

How Employee First NZ Can Assist You

At Employee First NZ, we are committed to supporting employees with expert employment advocacy and cutting-edge AI assistance. Here’s how we can help:

• Instant Guidance: Our state-of-the-art tool is available 24/7, offering preliminary advice on workplace discrimination issues, including those related to disabilities. Whether you’re facing unfair treatment before or during employment, we can help you understand your situation and next steps.

• Expert Advocacy Support: If your issue requires professional intervention, our experienced advocates can guide you through resolving disputes, whether through direct discussions with your employer, Employment Mediation Services, or raising a personal grievance. For disability-related discrimination, we can assist in ensuring employers meet their obligations for reasonable accommodations.

• Confidential and Accessible: Our services are designed for convenience, allowing you to access support anytime, anywhere in New Zealand, ensuring you feel empowered to address workplace challenges.

• Tailored Solutions: From reviewing job offers and workplace policies to addressing harassment, unfair dismissal, or lack of accommodations for disabilities, we provide personalised strategies to protect your rights and achieve fair outcomes.

Don’t let workplace discrimination, go unaddressed. With Employee First NZ, you can start with our revolutionising technology driven insights and connect with our expert team for comprehensive support. Contact us today to take control of your employment rights and secure the fair treatment you deserve.