Fired Recently? What Every Job Seeker Needs to Know Before Moving On

It’s natural to jump straight into job hunting after being let go. Bills don’t wait, and the pressure to move on can feel overwhelming. However while you actively search for alternative employment, here’s what every job seeker should keep in mind immediately after termination in Australia.

1. Don’t Assume Your Dismissal Was Legal

You might think, “It’s done. Nothing I can do.”
But that’s not always true. Under the Fair Work Act 2009, many employees are protected against unfair dismissal — even if the employer gave you a reason or claimed it was a redundancy.

Ask yourself:

• Were you dismissed without warning?

• Were you given no real chance to improve performance (if related to performance)?

• Was the reason given vague or not true (for instance, a misconduct claim)?

• Did someone else take your role after you were made redundant?

If any of these sound familiar, there’s a chance your dismissal wasn’t fair — and you may have a right to compensation or a formal finding in your favour.

2. You Only Have 21 Days to Act

This is the part most people don’t realise — the deadline is strict.

If you were dismissed and want to explore whether it was unlawful or unfair, you have 21 days starting from the date after your employment ended to file an application with the Fair Work Commission.

3. A Claim Doesn’t Have to Be Expensive or Complicated

We help employees through this process without the legal jargon or lawyer price tags. We're paid agents, not lawyers — which means we know the system, we’re affordable, and we work directly with people like you every day.

Whether you’ve been dismissed unfairly, forced to resign, or misled about redundancy, we can help you:

• Check if you’re eligible to make a claim

• Prepare and file your application

• Represent you in conciliation with your former employer

Even if you’re now focused on your next job, you can still seek justice.

4. We Offer a Free Case Review — No Pressure

If you’ve been dismissed and want to know whether it was legal or not, we can check for you — free of charge.

No pushy sales. No confusing legal jargon. Just straight answers.

You’ll get:

• A genuine eligibility check

• Clear guidance on your options

• Support from experienced paid agents who work only with employees