Unfair dismissal: a returning concern for SMEs

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Southey, Kim. 2008. "Unfair dismissal: a returning concern for SMEs." Australian Industrial Law News. 3, pp. 11-12.
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Unfair dismissal: a returning concern for SMEs

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AuthorSouthey, Kim
Journal TitleAustralian Industrial Law News
Journal Citation3, pp. 11-12
Number of Pages1
Year2008
Place of PublicationNorth Ryde, Australia
Web Address (URL)http://www.cch.com.au/au/default.aspx
Abstract

The Rudd government’s proposed unfair dismissal exemption for small businesses with fewer than 15 employees from a claim if the employee worked for the business for less than a year returns to the forefront the dismissal practices of small and medium sized enterprises (SME). This article discusses the results of research into unfair dismissal decisions for businesses employing up to 50 staff, 50 to 100 staff and over 100 staff. It concludes with a discussion of procedurally fair termination processes.

Keywordsunfair dismissal, Workchoices, Forward with Fairness, SME, arbitration, employment relations, industrial relations
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020350503. Human resources management
350504. Industrial and employee relations
350716. Small business organisation and management
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