New Zealand Wage-Arrears Escalation — Labour Inspectorate / ERA
Stage-2 of the NZ unpaid-wages chain. A structured narrative to escalate after a stage-1 demand stalled — either a free Labour Inspectorate complaint (enforcing the Minimum Wage Act 1983, Wages Protection Act 1983, Holidays Act 2003) or free Employment NZ mediation followed by a statement of problem to the Employment Relations Authority ($71.55, appeal to the Employment Court). Distinct from a personal grievance (strict 90-day deadline). You complete and submit it in your own name. $9 returning-buyer price for stage-1 (nz-unpaid-wages-demand) buyers.
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- Cites the exact law: Automatically applies the correct state and federal statutes to your situation.
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- Creates a paper trail: Designed to serve as Exhibit A if you need to escalate to an agency or court.
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This is the final formal demand before litigation.
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Your wage-arrears escalation
This builds a clear narrative for your escalation after the demand stalled. You can complain to the Labour Inspectorate (free), or go through free mediation and then the Employment Relations Authority ($71.55). This is about unpaid wages — not a personal grievance (which has a strict 90-day deadline).
This letter will cite
Minimum Wage Act 1983; Wages Protection Act 1983; Holidays Act 2003. Labour Inspectorate complaint (free). Free Employment NZ mediation → Employment Relations Authority statement of problem ($71.55).
The Labour Inspectorate enforces minimum standards; the Authority can order payment of arrears (appeal to the Employment Court). Mediation is the expected first step before the Authority.
The Labour Inspectorate is free and enforces minimum standards. The Authority can make a binding determination but mediation comes first; lodging costs $71.55.
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Is this legal advice?
Self-help narrative; not legal advice and we are not a law firm. Labour Inspectorate complaints are free; the ERA charges $71.55 and mediation comes first. Distinct from a personal grievance (90-day deadline). Fees and process change — check employment.govt.nz before you file.
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