What is an unfair dismissal?
An unfair dismissal happens when you are dismissed from employment in a harsh, unjust or unreasonable manner.
Harsh means the dismissal was disproportionate to the offence that you committed.
Unjust means your employer did not have a valid reason to sack you.
Unreasonable is when your employer acted unreasonably during the dismissal, or did not give you procedural fairness.
An unfair dismissal also happens when it is not a genuine redundancy.
And if you work for a business with 15 or less people, your dismissal will be considered unfair if it does not happen in accordance with the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code.
SO, YOU HAVE BEEN UNFAIRLY DISMISSED –
WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO FIX IT?
Compensation
If you have been unfairly dismissed from employment, monetary compensation can help pay the bills while you search for other work or until you are reinstated.
The maximum amount you are eligible to receive is 26-weeks pay, although most claims settle for less than this.
Our team at Industrial Relations Claims has extensive experience negotiating substantial compensation for our clients during conciliation conferences or during full hearings.
Clearing your name
We understand how important it is to clear your name and reputation if you have been unfairly dismissed and are looking for another job.
Our team can negotiate a positive reference, or a Letter of Service or a chance to resign or even a written apology – so you can find a new job and move on with your life.