Our Services
Explore our range of services for employment related matters.
Ergon Legal
We advise and represent employees across the full range of employment related matters. Our services include assistance on 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, protected disclosure and 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 meetings and mediation
Representation in the Employment Relations Authority (limited)
Representation at investigation or disciplinary action by your professional body (limited)
Contact us if you would like to schedule a one hour initial consultation at a special rate of $180 (including GST) and to discuss our fee arrangement.
We are a lead provider for civil legal aid services in employment matters, so feel free to enquire with us if are a low income earner and believe you may be eligible for this.
Our services are provided subject to our Terms of Engagement.
Ergon Seminars (Coming Soon!)
We deliver tailored legal and practical educational seminars for both employers and employees on employment related matters, including but not limited to subjects on:
Current and developing changes in employment 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 related topics
We design custom presentations that work for your specific needs, including seminars, training sessions and workshops.
Contact us if you wish to book a session and to enquire about our customised package fee. We offer discounted rates to those referred to us by our trusted referral partners.
Our services are provided subject to our Terms and Conditions.
Ergon Sacred
We lead guided korero (talks) on the sacredness of work for groups and organisations, drawing on a theological perspective. Our topics include:
The theology of work - (what is work? why do we work? why is work difficult? etc.)
The moral and theological issues of using AI to replace vs augment human roles in the workplace
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)
We offer flexible delivery formats to ensure our korero fits within your event’s structure, including lectures, facilitated discussions, small group wānanga (learning), karakia (prayers) and guided meditations.
Contact us if you are interested in scheduling a FREE tailored session.
Our services is provided subject to our Service Agreement.