Legal Assist provides accessible legal support and advice services by telephone.
We recognise that for individuals and their families/whanau that legal issues can contribute to challenges and stress. People are commonly experiencing the impacts of separation or relationship breakdown, the death of close family or issues regarding their home and tenancy issues regarding the property they live in. All of these matters impact on a person’s wellbeing and this service has been established in response to this.
The service is delivered by telephone and provides for two sessions with a legal adviser who will offer guidance and support on a short term issue to an employee. It aims to be an initial point of contact to outline and support the person gaining a clearer understanding of the law and what their legal options are. As a manager it can support you in providing some initial support for someone on your team dealing with a significant issue who needs support and information readily available early on.
The service does not include advice on employment related matters.
It does assist with:
If you wish to access the service for your staff please contact Vitae on theteam@vitae.co.nz or call 0508 664981