A senior executive facing dismissal? The stakes, and the contract details, are different at this level.
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The same underlying unfair dismissal law applies to executives as anyone else, but the practical picture is usually more complex: higher income thresholds to check, more intricate contracts, bonuses and equity to factor in, and considerably more at stake in getting the outcome right.
This might be your situation if
- You're a senior employee or executive who's been dismissed.
- Your income is near or above the high-income threshold and you're unsure how that affects your options.
- Your package includes bonuses, equity, or a long notice period that complicates any negotiation.
- You want advice from someone who deals with this level of seniority regularly.
Tell us about your role, your contract, and what's happened, and we'll connect you with an adviser suited to executive-level matters.
Common questions
It can. Employees earning above the high-income threshold aren't automatically excluded, but eligibility then generally depends on being covered by an award or enterprise agreement. This threshold changes periodically, so it's worth confirming your current position rather than relying on an old figure.
The same legal tests apply, but senior packages (bonuses, equity, longer notice) make the numbers and the negotiation considerably more complex, which is exactly where dedicated advice earns its keep.
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