Fired unfairly?
You've got 21 days to fight it.
Answer a few questions about what happened. We'll turn your story into a clear, structured unfair dismissal application ready to lodge.
Your Complete Application Bundle
- Your completed unfair dismissal application
- A plain-English case summary
- A step-by-step guide to lodging it
- 5 free refinements tweak it until it feels right
- All of it as a PDF you can keep
Free to check · Pay only when you're ready
Blindsided.
Unsure if it's worth fighting.
Scared of what it'll cost.
You don't have to figure this out alone.
Your employer has HR and lawyers on their side. Now you have a tool that knows the system and it's on yours.
You have 21 days from the day you were dismissed.
After that, the Commission can refuse late applications. Every day you wait is a day closer to that line. Start now even if you're not sure yet.
How It Works
Three steps. Ten minutes.
Check You Qualify
Free, 30 seconds, no sign-up. See if you meet the rules minimum employment period, income threshold, and the 21-day deadline.
Tell Your Story
Answer guided questions about what happened. Your progress saves automatically, so you can step away and come back.
Get Your Application
We turn your answers into a structured application, case summary, and lodge guide grounded in the Fair Work Act. Preview it free, then unlock for $49.
What You Get
Everything you need to lodge nothing you don't.
A real application
Not a template you fill in. A completed application with your facts and a structured legal argument, ready to file.
Grounded in the law
Your argument references the Fair Work Act the same criteria the Commission uses to decide if your dismissal was harsh, unjust, or unreasonable.
Done in minutes
No waiting weeks for a lawyer to get back to you. Answer the questions, and your application is ready before your coffee goes cold.
Built on real cases
Built by an employment lawyer using thousands of real applications. The structure, language, and argument are what the Commission actually sees.
Your Options
CareerGuard vs a lawyer vs going it alone
| CareerGuard | Hiring a lawyer | Doing it alone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $49 one-time | $2,000$5,000+ | Free (but risky) |
| Time to finished application | About 10 minutes | 26 weeks | Days of research |
| Stress and confusion | Low guided step by step | Medium back-and-forth | High you're on your own |
| Grounded in the law | Yes Fair Work Act | Yes | Only if you get it right |
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Questions
The things you're probably wondering.
Do I have a case?
If you were dismissed and you think it wasn't fair, there's a good chance you have a case. Unfair dismissal means your employer didn't have a valid reason, or didn't follow a fair process or both. The only way to know for sure is to check your eligibility and tell your story.
Am I eligible?
You generally need at least 6 months of continuous employment (12 months if your employer has fewer than 15 employees), earn less than $190,100 a year unless you're covered by an award or enterprise agreement, and lodge within 21 days. Some exclusions apply for example, a genuine redundancy isn't unfair dismissal. Use our free 30-second checker to find out.
Is this legal advice?
No. CareerGuard is a document preparation tool, not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice. We turn your answers into a structured application grounded in the Fair Work Act. For advice on your specific situation, speak to a lawyer, your union, or a community legal centre.
What if my employer fights it?
Most claims don't go to a hearing the majority settle at conciliation. But if your employer disputes your claim, having a clear, well-structured application from the start puts you in the strongest position. Your application lays out the facts and the argument in the format the Commission expects.
What does it cost?
$49 one-time. That's your full application, case summary, lodge guide, and 5 free refinements. You can preview your generated application before paying anything. No subscriptions, no hourly rates.
What happens after I lodge?
After you lodge, the Commission contacts your employer and schedules a conciliation conference usually within a few weeks. Most matters settle there. If not, your matter may proceed to a hearing. Your lodge guide walks you through each step.
The clock is already running.
21 days isn't much. Don't spend them wondering if you have a case find out now, and have your application ready before the deadline.
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