Consultation

This learning module is in a consultation stage. You are welcome to complete the module and provide any feedback you have via the anonymous survey at the end of the module, or by email to onlinelearning@fwc.gov.au. 

About this module

Conciliation by a staff member of the Fair Work Commission is a quick and informal way that employees and employers can resolve unfair dismissal disputes. 

This module is designed to help you understand and prepare for an unfair dismissal conciliation by: 

• explaining the process
• providing tips about how to prepare
• describing the role of conciliators, as well as other participants
• explaining potential outcomes
• providing access to a downloadable checklist to help you prepare.

To start, click on the green Start Module button below.

Statistics and further information

This learning module contains references to information about financial outcomes based on Commission data from reporting periods 2019/2020 - 2021/2022 (for compensation determined by a Commission Member) and 2021/2022 (for reported settlement amounts agreed through a conciliation process).

The Commission’s website has further information about unfair dismissal outcomes.

Resources and support

The Fair Work Commission’s website has information about:

• making or responding to an unfair dismissal claim
• the conciliation process  
• support services for your health and wellbeing  
• where to find legal help.