You must complete the unfair dismissal or general protections application form prior to lodging it with the FWC. The relevant forms to be filled out are:
- Unfair dismissal – Form F2;
- General Protections involving dismissal – Form F8; or
- General Protections not involving dismissal – Form F8C
These forms can be found at https://www.fwc.gov.au/about-us/resources/forms
There are numerous ways you can lodge your FWC application including:
- by using the online eFiling portal. This requires registering as a user. You must complete your FWC application prior to using the online portal.
- by posting your completed Form F2 to your closest FWC office.
- by emailing your Form F2 to “[your city]@fwc.gov.au” for example, melbourne@fwc.gov.au
- by telephone on 1300 799 675.
- by fax to the relevant FWC office.
- in person at a FWC office.
You only have 21 days from the date the termination of your employment takes effect to lodge a FWC unfair dismissal application (section 394(2)(a)).If you post your application via registered post it will be taken to be lodged on the date of receipt by the FWC.