What Form F Is Used For
You were told to use a specific form to file your dismissal claim.
Form F is a practical detail, but filing it on time is what protects your claim.
What it means
Most people use this form to file a written representation under Section 20 of the Industrial Relations Act, which starts an unfair dismissal case.
Use the current version of the form so the Director General of Industrial Relations can process your filing without delay.
Why it matters to you
The deadline matters more than the form’s name. Your filing must reach the Director General within 60 days of your dismissal.1
Fill the form in carefully, but do not miss the deadline while you hunt for a perfect version.
How do you actually file it
Gather your dismissal date, your employer’s details, and a short, clear account of what happened before you begin filling it in.
Section 20 representation explains what this filing starts and what happens to your case afterward.
Confirm your exact deadline on the deadline calculator before you finalise anything.
If you are about to file a Section 20 claim and want a lawyer to handle the filing, an independent employment lawyer can review your dismissal date and employer details. They can take it forward if you have grounds.
For people seeking legal representation. For general information, please use our guides and tools.
First contact: general facts only, such as date, location, employment status and a short summary. Keep documents private until an identified independent lawyer contacts you and specifically requests them.
Common questions
Do I have to use this exact form to file my claim?
Most people file on the standard form provided for this purpose. Check that you are using the current version before you submit it.
What information does this form usually ask for?
It usually asks for your details, your employer's details, your dismissal date and a short account of what happened, which are the core facts of a Section 20 filing.
Sources
- An employee who considers they were dismissed without just cause or excuse may make a written representation to the Director General of Industrial Relations within 60 days of the dismissal. Mah Weng Kwai & Associates, Unfair Dismissal
Keep reading
If you are about to file a Section 20 claim and want a lawyer to handle the filing, an independent employment lawyer can review your dismissal date and employer details. They can take it forward if you have grounds.
For people seeking legal representation. For general information, please use our guides and tools.
First contact: general facts only, such as date, location, employment status and a short summary. Keep documents private until an identified independent lawyer contacts you and specifically requests them.