An unfair dismissal occurs if an employee has been made redundant due to unfair circumstances. These unfair circumstances vary depending on the job, the situation and why the dismissal occurred. Often an employee is dismissed unfairly and due to not being aware of legalities in the workplace they miss a severance package or chance to appeal.
If you are unsure on what to do a simple call to us will clarify everything and at the same time take a lot of stress off your shoulders. Give us a call 7 days a week on 1800 333 666.
If you feel you have been unfairly dismissed by your employer contact us. A simple call with one of our staff can ease a lot of the stress you are going through and it only takes a couple of minutes. We have staff available 7 days a week. 1800 333 666
In Western Australia, employees working for the state public sector, local government, sole traders, partnerships, other unincorporated entities or non-trading corporations are not protected under the national Fair Work system, unless their employer has a registered agreement in the national system. Employees not covered by the national system can pursue their industrial relations matter under their state system, which is the Western Australian Industrial Relations Commission (WAIRC).
A dismissed employee in Western Australia that does not work for a State government entity can pursue an unfair dismissal claim in the Fair Work Commission.
A dismissed employee in Western Australia that works for a State government entity can pursue an unlawful dismissal claim in the Fair Work Commission.
In some circumstances, a demotion may be an unfair dismissal. If an employee has been demoted or terminated from employment they may be eligible to apply for unfair dismissal in WA.
If an employee has been demoted or terminated due to a workplace right, exercising a workplace right or propose to exercise a workplace right, they may be eligible to make a general protections claim in WA.
If an employee is demoted or fired because of discrimination due to a protected attribute (eg race, disability, sex, sexuality), they may be able to make a discrimination claim in WA.
Get in touch with the staff at Unfair Dismissals WA for a free consultation. We will listen and provide the correct advice on how to move forward with your unfair dismissal case.
Please understand that the sooner you contact us the sooner we can help you move forward.