Fight Against Unfair Dismissal

What is Unfair Dismissal?
Unfair Dismissal is the termination of an employee from the company without any valid reason and failing to follow the fair dismissal code by the employer. It will be considered a case of genuine redundancy only if your termination was harsh, unjust or unreasonable.
Who can claim for an Unfair Dismissal?
You can apply for the Unfair Dismissal Claim if you have served minimum employment period in the company. The minimum time of the employment depends on the employer. Its 12 months for a small business fair dismissal claim while for others, it’s 6 months.


What is the remedy for Unfair Dismissal?
A remedy for unfair dismissal in Australia may include:
- Reinstatement (getting your post back) with the lost pay.
- Compensation for lost wages (not more than 26 weeks' pay).
- Non-financial remedies like a written statement of service.