Support the van Heerdens seek justice after unfair redundancy – Help their fight and daily survival through Court challenge

A devoted Auckland couple faced heartbreak when they were both abruptly made redundant from Longevity Construction in January 2024. Their dreams of buying a home were shattered as they burned through savings meant for a deposit, now struggling to afford rent and feed their young son.

Didi, awarded $207,000 by the Employment Relations Authority for unjust dismissal, faces further delays as the employer challenges the ruling to the Employment Court, alongside his colleague Rob Williams, who was callously sacked via email while on sick leave. This legal battle, likely to drag on for months, leaves them struggling to cover basic living costs, never mind legal costs.

As their Employment Law Advocate, I’ve seen their resilience, and I have stood by them through this journey, despite my own invoices remaining unpaid. Litigation and the Court process is slow, adversarial and expensive, making it hard for me alone to support their fight.

Your donation can provide a lifeline, helping with everyday expenses for their family, and potentially funding legal costs to ensure they aren’t denied the justice they deserve. Every contribution brings hope, easing their burden and showing they’re not alone.

Let’s rally together and help them rebuild and secure the fair outcome they deserve.

Together, we can make a difference in their lives.

He aha te mea nui o te ao. He tāngata, he tāngata, he tāngata.