Dismissal and redundancy

Employer obligations when terminating an employee due to dismissal or redundancy, and information on unfair dismissal provisions in the state system.
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Learn about the two systems of employment law that operate for the private sector in WA

 

Dismissal and unfair dismissal

Reasons for dismissal, serious misconduct, and making an unfair dismissal claim.

Redundancy

What is a redundancy, severance payments and other redundancy obligations.

Minimum notice periods

Notice periods for full time and part time employees.

Changes with significant effect

Employers must provide information and hold discussions about major workplace changes.

When an employer sells a business

Employer obligations when a business changes ownership.
Employees who are dismissed or redundant get paid leave for seeking other work.
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