Factsheets
Employment can end for a number of reasons. You might resign from your job voluntarily, finish your contract, be made redundant or even be dismissed for misconduct. Whatever the reason, you’ll need to deal with things like notice periods and final pay. In this section you will find everything you need to know about your – and your employers – rights and obligations. In this section you will find information on:
Final Pay
Most of the time, your employer should give you your final pay within seven days of your last day of work. But this can change depending on the award, agreement or contract that covers your workplace.
Serious Misconduct
Serious misconduct refers to a significant violation of your terms of employment.
Forced Resignation
If your employer acts in a way that leaves you with no real choice but to resign this is known as a forced resignation.
Redundancy Pay, Redundancy Notice Periods and Entitlements
An employer can make a role redundant if they: Genuine reasons for redundancy can be…
Unfair dismissal, discrimination and redundancy
All workers deserve to be treated fairly and with respect. There are special laws that…