About Us
Sarah Beshay
Founder and Principal Barrister & Solicitor
Sarah is our founder and principal, who has been practising as a barrister and solicitor in New Zealand since 2017. Sarah has the following background and expertise to offer clients at Ergon Law:
A native Arabic speaker.
A Bachelor of Laws degree from Auckland University of Technology, a Masters Degree in Theological Studies from The Australian University College of Divinity and Certificate Level 3 in Tikanga from Te Wānanga o Aotearoa.
Generalist legal practice at both Waitemata Community Law Centre and Auckland Community Law Centre, two of the busiest community law centres in Aotearoa.
Specialist work as a barrister at Fleming Singleton Law (f.k.a David Fleming), a leading employment law firm in Tāmaki Makarau.
Panellist speaker at the NZ Christian Lawyers Conference 2025.
Co-presenter at the Brightstar Employment Relations Summit 2022.
Presented written and oral submissions at select committees, including the Education and Workforce Committee.
Governance experience as a board member and secretary for Ranui Action Project 2021 - 2023, a grassroots community development organisation in Ranui suburb.
A role model for Inspiring the Future Aotearoa 2024-2025, a programme for sharing careers with students at schools.
Our Services
We advice and represent employees in all employment related matters, including assistance with legal issues relating to:
Employment agreement drafting, reviews, disputes and breaches
Performance, disciplinary allegations and investigation processes
Pay entitlements – including unpaid wages, bonuses and commissions, leave entitlements and minimum wage claims
Unfair treatment, bullying, harassment, discrimination, privacy breach claims
Health and safety at work
Workplace restructuring and redundancies
Return to work, medical incapacity or medical retirement processes
Migrant exploitation issues
Personal grievances such as unjustified disadvantage or unjustified dismissal
Representation at mediation and the Employment Relations Authority
Representation at investigation or disciplinary action by your professional body
Contact us if you wish to schedule a one-hour initial consultation at a special rate of $190 (including GST) and to discuss our fee arrangements.
We also provide civil legal aid services to employees, enquire with us if you believe you would be eligible for this.
Our services are subject to our Terms of Engagement.
Aimed at equipping employers and employees alike, we offer tailored legal and practical educational presentations on employment subject matters related to:
Current and developing changes in employment/labour law
Understanding key legislations and legal principles in employment law
Steps when entering into an employee vs. contractor relationship
Essential workplace policies and procedures
Legal rights and obligations when terminating an employment relationship
Workplace complaints and issues
Utilising the informal and formal dispute resolution processes
Job readiness and employability
Creating a workplace culture and morale
Visa holders in New Zealand
Prostitution and Modern Slavery in New Zealand
Introducing flexible working arrangements
Workplace strategic planning
Other requested legal or non-legal employment topics
Our presentations are provided in different formats catered to your needs, including seminars, modules, training sessions and workshops.
Contact us if you wish to book a seminar and to enquire with us about our package fee. We offer discounted rates to those referred to us by our trusted referral partners.
Our service is subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Mainly inspired by a Judeo-Christian lens, we lead korero (talks) on the sacredness of work, including topics on:
The theology of work - (what is work? why do we work? why is work difficult? etc.)
What ancient texts, whakataukī (proverbs) and tohunga (experts) tell us about the meaning and purpose of work
The evolution and development of work amongst Te Tiriti (the Treaty of Waitangi) partners in Aotearoa
Finding your work vocation or calling, whether in a whanau (family), secular or ministerial setting
Exploring the pūrākau (stories) and teachings of inspirational workers within history
Balancing your mahi (work) within all the rhythms of life
How tane (men) and wahine (women) are biologically designed to work
Using our mana (influence) at work and our haumāuiui (achievements) for the flourishment of our hapori (communities)
What are the tika (right) ethics and practices at work, for our kaimahi (workers), rangatira (leaders) and hoariri (opponents)
Our presentations are provided in different formats catered to your needs, including lectures, facilitated discussions, small groups, karakia (prayers) and meditations etc. Topics can be requested to be presented from a Te Ao Maori perspective as well.
Contact us if you wish to schedule a FREE tailored session for your group or organisation.
Our service is subject to our Service Agreement.
Contact Us
Office Address: Textile Lofts Level 4/1 Kenwyn Street, Parnell, Auckland 1052
Email: sarah@ergonlaw.org.nz Phone: 021 0707687