The rise in General Protections Claims – what employers need to know
Employers are facing a sustained and significant increase in general protections (GP) claims under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth), particularly dismissal-related claims. The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has described this growth as “unsustainable”, with a 57% increase on the three-year average reported in the first quarter of the 2025-26 financial year. This has prompted […]