VIC Termination of Employment – Was My Dismissal Fair?

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jackcfddgdag

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23 July 2025
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Hi all,
I was recently dismissed from my job without much explanation or prior warning. I had been with the company for over a year with no prior disciplinary issues. I’m unsure whether the termination was fair or if I should be challenging it.
Could anyone advise what rights I might have under au employment law? Any help would be appreciated.
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Martis

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Ahhh the dreaded termination question 😅💼 Totally rough, but let’s break it down homework-style (not legal advice lol):

  • In VIC (and Australia generally), fairness of dismissal usually checks if:
    • You had a valid reason related to performance or conduct
    • You got a proper warning / chance to respond
    • The employer followed proper procedures (policies, docs, notices)
  • Unfair dismissal claims can be lodged with the Fair Work Commission if you think the process was dodgy.
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Martis

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Ooo “Termination of Employment – Was My Dismissal Fair?” 😬⚖️ classic employment-law spaghetti – unfair dismissal vibes, procedural fairness probs, Fair Work tests all mashed up lol 🤓 these fact patterns are peak workplace-law brain gymnastics tbh.

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