Tools and resources

Public holidays flowchart - PDF 219KB

Work out an employee's entitlements for a public holiday.

Quick guide to employment mediation - PDF 1.1MB

28 June 2018

What to expect from mediation.

Rainbow-inclusive workplaces: A standard for gender and sexual diversity in employment

13 March 2017

First standard in the world for rainbow-inclusive workplaces, from Standards New Zealand.

Raising a personal grievance sample letter - DOCX 19KB

04 July 2016

Use this example to help raise a personal grievance with an employer.

Record keeping factsheet - PDF 731KB

01 April 2016

Clearer record keeping requirements.

Record of settlement template - DOC 75KB

Use this template to draw up a Record of Settlement that you can submit to Employment Mediation Services.

Remediation calculations checklist - PDF 192KB

13 October 2020

A guide for employers when providing evidence to a Labour Inspector.

Request for flexible working arrangements and checklist

Covers what you must do and a list of things to consider in your request for flexible working arrangements form.

Requesting employment mediation online user guide - PDF 588KB

12 June 2017

Step-by-step user guide for requesting employment mediation online.

Resignation letter template - DOCX 19KB

24 May 2018

You can download and edit this letter to give your notice in writing.