Unfair Dismissal Response Letter Template

[Your Full Name] [Your Address] Phone: [Your Phone Number] Email: [Your Email] [Date] [Employer/Manager Name] [Their Title] [Company Name] [Company Address] Dear [Employer/Manager Name], RE: Request for Written Reasons for Dismissal — [Your Position/Title] I am writing in relation to the termination of my employment as [Your Position/Title] at [Company Name] on [Date of Termination]. I commenced employment on [Employment Start Date]. Circumstances of Termination [Circumstances of Termination] Under section 387 of the Fair Work Act 2009, the Fair Work Commission must consider whether there was a valid reason for the dismissal, whether the employee was notified of that reason, and whether the employee was given an opportunity to respond. I formally request that you provide me with: 1. Written reasons for my dismissal 2. Confirmation of whether I was provided the required notice period (or payment in lieu) 3. Details of any warnings or performance management processes undertaken prior to termination 4. Confirmation that my final pay, including accrued annual leave and any other entitlements, will be paid in full Please note that I have 21 days from the date of dismissal to lodge an unfair dismissal application with the Fair Work Commission. I am seeking this information to understand my rights and options. I request a written response within 7 days. Yours sincerely, [Your Full Name]