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Form F9B: Response to unfair dismissal (multiple)
This form is the official 'Response to unfair dismissal (multiple)' document from the Fair Work Commission (FWC). You use it when responding to a situation where you have been unfairly dismissed, and that dismissal involves more than one specific issue or instance.
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Form Overview
Fair Work Commission Form F9B - Response to unfair dismissal (multiple)
This form is the official 'Response to unfair dismissal (multiple)' document from the Fair Work Commission (FWC). You use it when responding to a situation where you have been unfairly dismissed, and that dismissal involves more than one specific issue or instance.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not lump multiple issues into one box; clearly separate them as distinct claims on the form.
- 2Failing to list all related dismissal incidents (only listing one when there are three).
- 3Using vague descriptions instead of specific dates/events in the 'multiple' entries.
- 4Submitting the form outside the prescribed response window set by the FWC.
- 5Not clearly linking a specific unfairness argument to each listed incident.
Plain English
If your employer has fired you unfairly, but there are several different reasons or incidents related to that firing, this form helps you tell the FWC about them all at once. It lets you present a comprehensive case instead of filing multiple separate claims.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Submit this form after a dismissal has occurred if you have multiple related grounds for claiming unfairness. The timing must align with the FWC's prescribed deadlines following the termination date.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you have been dismissed unfairly, but it wasn't just one single incident.
- Select this if your employer has raised several separate complaints or issues regarding your employment termination.
- This is the correct choice over a standard 'Response to unfair dismissal' if multiple claims are involved.
- Use it when responding to correspondence from the FWC detailing multiple grounds for dismissal.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Single Dismissal Issue
Use this if only one specific event led to your termination.
✓ Check form name carefully.
Response to unfair dismissal (Standard)
Application/Lodgment
Use this when you are the one starting the claim, not responding to one already lodged.
✓ Ensure you select 'Response' on F9B.
Notice of Hearing
Use this if you are simply confirming attendance at a scheduled hearing.
✓ Check if the notice specifies multiple issues.
Not confirmed in official source
If unsure, check the specific correspondence from the FWC.
✓ Do not guess; confirm first.
Deadline or filing window
While specific deadlines vary, you generally must lodge this response within a set timeframe after your termination date. Check the notice provided by your employer or the FWC portal for the exact cut-off.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all required sections are completed, even if they apply to zero instances.
- 2Double-check that every instance of dismissal is clearly detailed in its own section/row.
- 3Verify your contact details match the records held by the FWC.
- 4Confirm you have correctly identified the relevant employment contract or award.
- 5Attach all evidence mentioned (e.g., termination letter, performance reviews).
- 6Sign and date the form where indicated.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields on the F9B document.
- 2Gather and attach supporting evidence related to each dismissal instance.
- 3Review your answers against the original claim lodged by the employer or employee.
- 4Submit electronically via the Fair Work Commission online portal (recommended).
Known limitations
- 1This form does not replace a full legal submission; it is just the response document.
- 2The specific requirements for 'multiple' instances are defined by the FWC, not solely by this form.
- 3If your case involves complex industrial relations issues beyond simple dismissal (e.g., bullying alongside dismissal), note that on the form.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The exact required format for listing multiple claims is not detailed here.
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Applicant
1 items
Full name (and representative, if any), postal address, email, and phone number of the person or organisation lodging the application.
Respondent
1 items
The exact legal name and ABN of the employer or other party the application is made against.
The Matter
2 items
Identify the kind of matter — for example, unfair dismissal, general protections, or an agreement application.
A clear description of what happened, relevant dates, and the outcome you are seeking.
Dates
1 items
Relevant dates such as the date of dismissal or the date the issue arose — these determine whether you are within time.
Supporting
1 items
Any documents that support your application, such as letters, contracts, or notices.
Declaration
1 items
Sign and date the form. Applications may also require a fee or an application for a fee waiver.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This F9B is the standard response document for multiple unfair dismissal claims lodged with the Fair Work Commission (FWC). It remains the key form to use when your situation involves more than one specific instance of alleged unfair dismissal.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the top banner for the latest version number (e.g., V3.1).
- Verify if there are new sections related to modern award coverage.
- Confirm if fields regarding digital evidence submission have changed.
- Look for updates on how multiple claims must be listed (e.g., separate boxes vs. one table).
- Review the instructions regarding attaching supporting documents.
Quick Facts
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Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Fair Work Commission (FAIR_WORK)
- SRCForm Number: F9B
- SRCForm Name: Response to unfair dismissal (multiple)
- SRCContext: Responding to multiple claims/instances.
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: Specific date of current version release.
Common confusion points
Mistaking this form for a general complaint—this is specifically about *dismissal*.
Not clearly separating each 'multiple' issue into its own distinct entry on the form.
Failing to attach evidence that corresponds directly to the specific dismissal instance listed.
Using outdated versions of the F9B form.
Assuming one general answer covers all multiple issues when separate details are required.
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