Labour Department NZ Unfair Dismissal Unfair Dismissal The Labour Department is administered by Employment New Zealand and provides Mediation Services for employers and employees. We represent employees in unfair dismissal, personal grievance and minimum entitlement claims. Employee Case Review Compensation Labour Department The Department of Labour was integrated into the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and is now called Employment New Zealand. The Labour inspector, Mediation Services and Employment Relations Authority are run by MBIE. Legal Representation While MBIE and Employment New Zealand provide forums for resolution of employment relationship problems, an employee still requires representation. We represent in cases involving: Unjustified dismissal or unfair dismissal Unjustified disadvantage claims Personal Grievances Wage arrears and holiday pay claims We achieve financial settlements for employees. Published: June 13, 2021