🇦🇺FAIR WORKF10C

General protections (contract)

The F10C form is used for making general protections applications related to employment contracts with the Fair Work Commission. This form applies when there are issues regarding workplace rights, such as unfair dismissal or adverse action related to contractual terms.

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Form Overview

General protections (contract)

The form captures details about the alleged workplace rights breach, including information about the parties involved, the nature of the contract, and how rights were allegedly violated.

Risk Radar

The most common mistake is missing the strict 21-day time limit for lodging applications.
Missing the 21-day time limit for lodging
Insufficient evidence to support claims
Incorrectly identifying the respondent
Failing to properly detail the alleged breach

Plain English

This form helps you raise concerns about how you've been treated at work, specifically when it relates to your employment contract. It's not for all workplace issues - only those that involve your protected workplace rights under Australian law.

Submission Date

Applications must generally be lodged within 21 days of the alleged breach occurring. This deadline is strictly enforced, and late applications may only be accepted in exceptional circumstances with a valid explanation.
Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.

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Glossary Terms

alleged adverse treated breach

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Quick Facts

Employees, contractors, or prospective employees who believe their workplace rights have been breached, particularly in relation to employment contracts.

The form captures details about the alleged workplace rights breach, including information about the parties involved, the nature of the contract, and how rights were allegedly violated.

Submit this form as soon as possible after the alleged breach occurs, as there are strict time limits - typically 21 days from when the breach happened.

You can submit this form through the Fair Work Commission's online portal, by mail, or in person at their offices. The online portal is generally the fastest method.

Submitting correctly ensures your application is considered and helps avoid delays or rejection. Errors or omissions may result in missed deadlines or weakened claims.

First, gather all relevant information about your employment contract and the alleged breach. Complete the form with accurate details, attach supporting evidence, and submit through the preferred method. Keep a copy of your submission for your records.

What this form is for

• Use when alleging adverse action related to employment contracts
• Use for claims of unlawful termination based on contractual rights
• Use when discrimination affects contractual terms or conditions
• Use when workplace rights breaches involve contract negotiations
• Do not use for general unfair dismissal claims without contract elements
• Do not use for pure safety breaches unrelated to contracts

Use this form or another form?

Situation	Likely form	Why it matters	Check before you continue
General unfair dismissal	F19	Broader coverage beyond contract issues	Check if dismissal relates specifically to contractual terms
Breach of enterprise agreement	F36	Focuses on agreement breaches rather than individual contracts	Verify if the issue relates to an enterprise agreement
Unlawful discrimination	F45	Addresses discrimination without specific contract reference	Determine if discrimination affects contractual rights
Work health and safety complaint	Not a Fair Work form	Handled by different regulatory bodies	Confirm if the issue is primarily safety-related
Minimum wage or underpayment	F11	Focuses on remuneration breaches	Check if underpayment relates to contract terms

Deadline or filing window

Applications must generally be lodged within 21 days of the alleged breach occurring. This deadline is strictly enforced, and late applications may only be accepted in exceptional circumstances with a valid explanation.

Before you submit

• Form is fully completed with all sections answered
• All personal details are accurate and current
• Respondent information is correct and complete
• Details of the alleged breach are clearly described
• Supporting evidence is attached and referenced
• Application is submitted within the 21-day time limit
• Form is signed and dated correctly

How to file this form

1Obtain the correct F10C form from the Fair Work Commission website
2Complete all sections with accurate and detailed information
3Gather supporting evidence related to your employment contract
4Submit the completed form through your preferred method
5Keep a copy of your submission and any reference numbers
6Wait for confirmation from the Fair Work Commission
7Prepare for any follow-up requests for additional information

Known limitations

• The form cannot be used for claims outside the Fair Work Commission's jurisdiction
• Applications must relate to specific workplace rights, not general grievances
• The form does not cover pure contract disputes without workplace rights elements
• Complex cases may require additional forms or legal assistance
• The Commission may dismiss applications that don't meet jurisdictional requirements

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Current Form Status

This form is current as of the last update, but workplace laws may change. Check the Fair Work Commission website for the most recent version before submitting.

Agency: Fair Work Commission