Renika Siciliano · Director · Employment · Hamilton
Level 6, 586 Victoria Street, Hamilton 3204
Director whose practice focuses on Te Tiriti o Waitangi matters and workplace law.
Waikato, North Island
Employment lawyers in Hamilton
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About employment law in New Zealand
Personal grievances, dismissal, pay and workplace problems. A personal grievance usually has to be raised with your employer within 90 days, and the government offers free mediation. Employment law changed in 2026 — check employment.govt.nz for the current rules.
- A personal grievance must usually be raised with your employer within 90 days.
- For sexual harassment the time limit is 12 months (for harassment on or after 13 June 2023).
- Free, confidential mediation is available through the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Common questions about employment lawyers in Hamilton
How long do I have to raise a personal grievance?
Usually 90 days. For sexual harassment that happened (or came to your notice) on or after 13 June 2023, it's 12 months.
Did employment law change in 2026?
Yes — the Employment Relations Amendment Act 2026 made several changes. Employment New Zealand (employment.govt.nz) has the current rules; a lawyer can tell you how they apply to you.
Are the lawyers listed in Hamilton licensed?
Every lawyer listed was checked on the New Zealand Law Society's register of lawyers before being added, and each held a current practising certificate. Complaints about a lawyer go to the Law Society's Lawyers Complaints Service (0800 261 801).
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