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Form F2 answers: unfair dismissal application

These answers follow the headings of the current Form F2 (Fair Work Act 2009 s 394). Download the form from the Commission (Form F2, Word) or use the online version, and copy your answers in. Answer every question; write "not relevant" rather than leaving one blank.

The Applicant (you)

Name: [Your first name(s) and surname]. Add your postal address, phone and email on the form so the Commission can contact you.

The Respondent (the employer)

Legal name of employer: [The legal name, not the trading name: check your payslips, PAYG summary, contract or the ABN Lookup]. Add the ACN or ABN and a contact person; the Commission sends your application to that person.

1. Your employment

1.1 What date did you begin working for the employer?

[Start date]

1.2 Where did you work for the employer?

[Street address and suburb of your main workplace]

1.3 To the best of your knowledge, how many employees were employed in your workplace when you were dismissed?

I don't know

1.4 What date were you notified of your dismissal?

[The date you were told]

1.5 What date did your dismissal take effect?

[Your last day of employment]

1.6 Are you making this application within 21 days of your dismissal taking effect?

[Yes or No. Add the date your dismissal took effect and the pack works this out]

1.7 Have you made another claim to the Commission or to any other organisation regarding your dismissal (e.g. a general protections application)?

No.

2. Remedy

2.1 What outcome are you seeking by lodging this application?

[Reinstatement, compensation, or both]

3. Dismissal

3.1 What were the reasons for the dismissal, if any, given by the employer?

[In numbered paragraphs, the reasons the employer gave you, if any. If none were given, say so]

Attach any letter of dismissal and/or separation certificate (the Commission sends copies to the employer).

3.2 Why was the dismissal unfair?

[In numbered paragraphs: your response to the employer's reasons; whether you were warned or counselled about performance or conduct, and when; and why you say the dismissal was unfair]

1. The relevant events are set out in the attached chronology.