s it correct that I cannot dismiss an employee within six months of a work related injury?
If you are an employer the subject of NSW workers compensation legislation then this is correct. Under the terms of the Workers Compensation Act 1987 (NSW) all employers operating in New South Wales (including corporations) are prohibited from dismissing an employee who has suffered a work related injury if the reason for dismissal is the work related injury.
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