Employee Helpline
We help people like you.
Need A Lawyer But Can’t Afford The Fees?
Use an Employment Advocate.
We’re Experts, We Can Represent You.
Email us for a free case evaluation
Issues with your job?
When things go wrong at work it can feel impossible to solve the problems on your own. That’s when you should call our Employee Helpline.
We are very experienced in resolving all types of employment disputes in a sensitive and caring manner that preserves the dignity of all parties.
Employee Helpline is run by Work Law, No Win No Fee Employment Law Advocates, NZ Wide.
Like an Employment Lawyer, an Employment Advocate can represent you in any employment law matter, but unlike lawyers we are able to do so on a No Win No Fee basis. Most of the time we can get your employer to pay your legal fees. If we can’t get your fees paid we take a percentage of what we get for you. This is called No Win No Fee. We are always fair with our fees.
Do you want to know if you have a case? It’s totally free to call us and tell us what’s happening, even if it’s not a case we can often help you move forward.
No Win No Fee
Employee Helpline is brought to you by Work Law Ltd, No Win No Fee Employment Advocates.
We're Experts
We are employment law advocates. We provide employment law services to New Zealand employees.
THE A-TEAM :
Andrea Kelleher
Employment Law Advocate
Jenifer Silva
Employment Law Advocate
Sandy Ward
Employment Law Advocate
May Moncur
Employment Law Advocate
Sheryl Richardson
Employment Law Advocate
Vanessa Goodman
Employment Law Advocate
Frequently Asked Questions
Ask us anything! These are some of the most common things people ask us about.
No situation is the same so feel free to phone or email us and let us know about your own situation at work.
How much do you charge?
What if I want to stay in my job?
What do I do if I am being bullied at work?
Watch our helpful video for exactly how to deal with bullying at work. Keep notes of every incident of bullying. Record the date, what happened and who was there. The more notes you have the better.
If you are being bullied by another staff member or a manager you need to raise the issue, preferably in writing via email with the HR department or management.
Obviously it’s difficult if the bully is the owner of the company. If this is the case call us now.
If the bullying is serious, for example violent and you don’t feel safe, please contact us first for advice. We are here to help and advise you.
I am on a 90 day trial, can I be dismissed without any warning?
Your employer can dismiss you without giving you a reason, but you still have other rights. There are very strict rules around the use of a trial period. Please have your employment contract ready when you call us.
I'm being treated so badly I just want to resign.
We can help with:
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Unfair Dismissals
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Redundancy without correct process
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Bullying and harassment
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Exit package negotiations when it’s time to part ways
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Dismissals during trial periods where trial period rules have not been followed
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Disciplinary meeting support
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and anything else Employment Law related
You will have a better chance of success if you have a legal expert on your side.
1000's of New Zealand employees per year trust us to help with their employment relationship problems.
We save careers and save people from employment relationships that have turned bad.
Give us a call, you'll always be met with a friendly voice at the end of the phone.
You'll feel better once you ask for help.
Sandy was great to deal with.
Sandy was so lovely to deal with. She had a reassuring demeanor and her wealth of experience was evident. I appreciate the advice and support. Thank you Sandy.
Great service!
Absolutely pleased with the help and services received from Sandy and her team! Couldn’t have done it without them!
Kam, everyone deserves the level of dedication and compassion you bring to your work.
Hi Kam,
Happy New Year to you and your family!❤️
I hope you’re all doing well and that 2025 brings you happiness, good health, and continued success. I just wanted to take a moment to express once again how grateful I am to have met you. Your kindness, care, professionalism, and bravery continue to inspire me, and I’ll always appreciate the incredible support you provided during a challenging time in my life.🤗
I’ve even recommended you to friends because I believe everyone deserves the level of dedication and compassion you bring to your work. You truly go above and beyond, and it shows in every interaction.
Wishing you and your loved ones all the best for the year ahead!🥰❤️🥳
Warm regards,
Believe all the reviews about Kam!
Believe all the reviews about Kam – she is brilliant! I can’t thank her enough for taking up my case at a critically late stage and working on my case, which was complex with lots of nuances. Kam grasped all the facts quickly. She moved equally fast to secure a fair outcome. Kam has a phenomenal eye for detail and truly cares about her clients. I felt heard, understood, and more importantly, validated and helped. Thank you so much for your outstanding work, Kam!
Honest Advice and a Caring Attitude
I was in a position where I needed to abandon my job for my own wellbeing. I reached out to nowinnofee and Spoke with Sandy a couple of times. She gave me good honest advice with a caring attitude that was very much appreciated at a difficult time for me. I have no hesitation in recommending there services to anyone with employment law issues and wish Sandy and co. all the best
Sandy definately knows her stuff.
Sandy is absolutely amazing to deal with from the first conversation she put my mind at ease, with her genuine calming personality. Sandy definitely knows her stuff and helped me with my employment issues quickly and got the best results in a very short time. I can’t Thank Sandy enough and I highly recommend her.
I highly recommend Kam Bailey
I highly recommend Kam Bailey to assist in any type of employment matter – whatever the stage of the case she always looked at redressing the power balance in favour of the client. She was always helpful and offered suggestions and solutions at the relevant time. I am so sorry I had to call on you in the first instance but thank you again Kam! Geoff
Calling Sandy was life-changing!
Within a day, Sandy resolved an issue with my employer that I had struggled with for months. She was fully on my side, taking the reins with my best interests at heart. She listened and made me feel truly validated. I would recommend Sandy to anyone needing help with employment law. Words can’t fully express my gratitude – thank you, Sandy!
Andrea is supportive and precise.
Andrea Kelleher was just great. Knowledgeable and confident with a nice demeanor but seriously supportive and precise. Good fair and reasonable outcome. Highly recommended.
