Fair Work Commission deadline
Fair Work employer response deadline guide
A respondent normally has seven days after service of an unfair-dismissal or general-protections application to lodge a response. The exact served date, case type and any Commission direction control.
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At a glance
What this source guide covers
- Period
- Seven days
- Trigger
- Service of the application on the respondent
- Direction
- Forward from service
- Counting method
- The day of service is excluded; final-day treatment must be checked against the relevant FWC location and direction.
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How the date is counted
The day of service is excluded; final-day treatment must be checked against the relevant FWC location and direction.
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Exceptions and matter facts
- Rules 65 and 66 cover different application types. Check which form and rule applies.
- The Commission can dispense with compliance or make an inconsistent order or direction.
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