Have you received a notice for unfair dismissal from the Fair Work Commission? Make sure you understand the process and learn how to protect your business from unfair dismissal claims in the future.
Unfair dismissal applications are lodged by an employee to the Fair Work Commission under either unfair dismissal or general protections dismissal laws. There are many grounds for unfair dismissal, including:
Once Fair Work receives the unfair dismissal application, your business will be sent a copy of the application and a Notice of Listing which contains the date and time for a conciliation. At this point, having expert advice and support (which may include legal) will help you navigate the conciliation process and generate the best outcome for your business.
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Termination and redundancy decisions can be highly fraught and difficult for business owners. The process must be clear, lawful and skilfully managed to avoid conflict, legal threats and lingering ill-feeling among remaining employees.
Some of the common unfair dismissal mistakes employers make include:
To avoid unfair dismissal penalties, the best course of action is to be prepared by getting advice from a professional.
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