How to sue your boss for getting fired, even if you earn $175,000-plus
If you earn more than $175,000 a year and aren’t covered by an award, you can’t bring an unfair dismissal claim. But that doesn’t mean you can’t sue your boss.
Should well-paid executives be able to claim unfair dismissal if they are sent packing from their job?
If you get sacked while earning more than $175,000 a year, your legal options appear to be limited: you earn too much to bring an unfair dismissal claim in Fair Work, which is a relatively quick and cheap option.
Euan BlackHealth and wellness reporterEuan Black is the health and wellness reporter at The Australian Financial Review. He was the work and careers reporter. Email Euan at euan.black@afr.com
