Dismissing an employee can be stressful and complex process. It
is a significant decision that carries legal risks and can take a
significant amount of time, resources and effort.
Especially in cases of employees who earn below the defined high
income threshold, or who are covered by an award or enterprise
agreement, care needs to be taken to minimise the risk of an
unfair dismissal claim in a state or federal industrial
commission.
To protect your business, ensure that you have a valid
reason to terminate an employee. Before you terminate,
make sure you have given the employee procedural
fairness. Follow any applicable rules about dismissal,
notice of termination, and final pay, including accrued untaken
annual leave. With a legitimate reason, a proper procedure, and
quality legal advice, you can feel secure in terminating an
employee with minimised risk.
