Unfair dismissals only rise 2.6% in FWA

According to new figures the number of unfair dismissal applications made under Fair Work Australia has only increased by 2.6% during the second half of 2011.

According to Smart Company: "The figures show the number of applications made increased from 3,417 in the first quarter to 3,505 in the December quarter, while the settlement rate of applications at conciliation has remained at 80% through the second half". 

Legal experts have warned that these figures suggest the majority of employers are willing to settle before coming to a hearing.

"These numbers seem to suggest to me there are still too many claims which employers would rather pay out, rather than fight about," says Legal expert Peter Vitale.

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