As an employer it is important that you are aware of the legal obligations you have to your employees and manage your relationship with them appropriately and within the legal framework that exists as part of Australia’s employment laws. This is especially true when it comes to dismissing an employee and it is vital that you understand the Unfair Dismissal Code and what exactly constitutes ‘unfair dismissal’ in order to limit any potential claims through Fair Work Australia.
Tips for Terminating an Employee:
Running a business and managing employees is not an easy task and ensuring you have the correct policies and procedures in place to discipline employees, when necessary, is vital. If the correct procedure is not followed when terminating the employment of an employee the Fair Work Commission has the power to uphold an unfair dismissal claim against you, even if the reason for the dismissal is valid.