Clause Code : R148

Employment matters - unfair dismissal guidelines not met

Clause type: Refusal

Solicitor clause wording

Based on the information you have provided about your clients case, we do not believe the matter meets guideline 11.2 – unfair dismissal which states: Legal Aid Queensland may make a grant of legal assistance to assist an applicant in proceedings for unfair dismissal through the Fair Work Commission where: 2.1. The applicant is a National System Employee; 2.2. The applicant has met the minimum employment period requirements; 2.3. The time limits for lodgement have been/can be met or a date for conciliation or hearing has been allocated; and 2.4. The applicant was earning less than the high income threshold under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).

Client clause wording

Based on the information you have provided about your case, we do not believe your matter meets guideline 11.2 – unfair dismissal which states: Legal Aid Queensland may make a grant of legal assistance to assist an applicant in proceedings for unfair dismissal through the Fair Work Commission where: 2.1. The applicant is a National System Employee; 2.2. The applicant has met the minimum employment period requirements; 2.3. The time limits for lodgement have been/can be met or a date for conciliation or hearing has been allocated; and 2.4. The applicant was earning less than the high income threshold under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth).