Reinstatement Applications are made in circumstances where an employee believes they have been unfairly dismissed by their employer.
There are a number of things to consider in assessing whether or not you have grounds to pursue a Reinstatement Application. It is important that you seek legal advice before commencing a claim in order to ensure that you are eligible.
If you’ve been unfairly dismissed and are considering an application for reinstatement, contact Rubix Legal today to explore your eligibility. Get in touch with us via our contact form or call 07 3726 5002.
If you are an employee of the Queensland state or local government and you have been dismissed then you may be protected from unfair dismissal under Industrial Relations Act 2016.
Note: For all other employees, including employees of privately owned companies, the Commonwealth Public Service, or by a State or Local government of another State, contact us to find out whether you are eligible to file an unfair dismissal application in the Fair Work Commission or alternative state jurisdiction instead.
There are strict timeframes that apply to a Reinstatement Application. To proceed with a Reinstatement Application the employee must lodge their claim within 21 days of the dismissal taking effect. If you believe you are out of time it is crucial that you seek legal advice ASAP. We may be able to assist you with pursuing an unfair dismissal claim outside of the 21 day timeframe in certain circumstances.
In deciding whether or not the dismissal was unfair, the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission will consider:
Once a Reinstatement Application has been lodged with the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission, you will be issued with a Directions Order by the Commission outlining next steps. Your reinstatement lawyer will guide you as the matter will typically be listed for a conference in the first instance. This is an opportunity for the employer and employee to resolve the unfair dismissal dispute.
Employees can be legally represented at conferences. If you require legal representation please get in touch with us.
If the dispute cannot be resolved at the conference, and the Commission determines that no further conciliations are possible, you will have a series of options available to you as to how you wish to proceed. This could include withdrawing your initial application or requesting that the matter proceed to a hearing before the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission.
There are also a number of other steps that the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission may decide to take in managing the application.
If you are not an employee as defined by the Industrial Relations Act, you may be eligible to pursue an unfair dismissal remedy through the Fair Work Commission. Contact us to find out more.
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