What does the Fair Work Act say about unfair dismissals?
The Fair Work Act has significantly changed the rules which govern unfair dismissals. Small business employers should note that the previous small business exemption from unfair dismissal legislation has been abolished by the Fair Work Act. In addition, the Fair Work Act has introduced a new ‘Small Business Unfair Dismissal Code’ which should be followed by all small business employers when they dismiss an employee. For detailed information about the changes which have been made to unfair dismissal laws, please review the dedicated ‘Unfair Dismissal FAQ’ document, which is available for immediate download on the Fair Work for Small Business Portal.
