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Content last updated 13/02/2024

Employee termination and resignation


  • whether termination is appropriate, and why
  • how to terminate fairly, and
  • how to terminate lawfully

  • things to consider before terminating employment
  • unlawful termination
  • unfair dismissal
  • general protections
  • redundancy
  • notice requirements
  • final pay
  • what happens if an employee objects to termination of their employment, and
  • exit procedures

For more information about termination go to the Fair Work Ombudsman website. 


  • written acknowledgement of an employee’s resignation
  • notice requirements
  • final pay
  • record keeping, and
  • exit procedures


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