This website applies only to residents and the law of New South Wales, Australia.

1. INTRODUCTION (continued)

1.2 Get advice early and act quickly - TIME LIMITS

If you think you have been unfairly dismissed it is important to get advice as soon as possible and to act quickly.

Under federal unfair dismissal laws, you must lodge your application within 21 days of being dismissed from work - that is, the last day of your employment.

Under state unfair dismissal laws, you must lodge your application within 21 days of being dismissed from work. 

These are strict time limits and if you think you have a claim you should get advice as quickly as possible. Do not delay putting in your claim because you are waiting for advice.

To avoid the risk of having your employer dispute your entitlement to claim because of a late application, it is important that you try to get your application in on time.

Note: It is possible to lodge a late application but it will only be accepted if you have good reasons for lodging it late. Get advice as soon as possible.

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