Unfair Dismissal

Guiding You Through Your Workplace Challenges

Employers

If you have been served with an unfair dismissal claim and require representation to defend your business, contact our team for a confidential discussion about where your business stands.

Employees

If you believe you have been unfairly dismissed, do not miss your chance to file an unfair dismissal claim to achieve the resolution you deserve. Contact our team for a confidential discussion regarding your rights.

Time Limit to File an Unfair Dismissal Claim

If you are an employee and have been dismissed from your employment, you have only 21 days from the date your employment ended to file an unfair dismissal claim with the Fair Work Commission. If you file a claim outside of this timeframe, it will only be accepted under strict circumstances.

The strength of your written application has a significant impact on the prospects of success for your claim and any settlement negotiated. Therefore, it is important to seek legal advice on your claim.

We do not want you to miss the 21-day time limit to file your claim. Get in contact with our team immediately and we will assist you to understand your situation and prepare your case to be presented to the Fair Work Commission.

Time Limit to Respond to an Unfair Dismissal Claim

If you are an employer and have been served with an unfair dismissal claim, the business must file its response with the Fair Work Commission within 7 days of receiving the claim.

The strength of your written response has a significant impact on the prospects of success against the claim and any settlement negotiated. Therefore, it is important to seek legal advice on the claim.

We do not want you to miss the 7-day time limit to respond to the claim. Get in contact with our team immediately and we will assist you to understand your situation and prepare your side of the story to be presented to the Fair Work Commission.