After the case - Frequently Asked Questions​

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1. I went to conciliation at Fair Work Commission. My employer agreed to pay me $5,000.00. We both signed an agreement but my employer hasn't paid me the money. What can I do?

If you and your employer signed an agreement, you have a contract. It is possible to enforce the contract if your employer breaks the agreement.

You should get legal advice if you want to enforce a contract.

For more information, see Enforcing agreements.

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2. I made a general protections dismissal application to the Federal Circuit Court. I went to a hearing and the Court orde​​red my employer to pay me compensation by last week. My employer hasn't paid me. What can I do?

If your employer doesn't do what the Federal Circuit Court ordered, you may be able to apply to the Federal Court or the Federal Circuit Court for orders to enforce the decision.

Before you make an application to the Federal Court or the Federal Circuit Court, you should get legal advice.

For more information, see Enforcing orders.

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3. The Federal Circuit Court di​​smissed my general protections dismissal application. I think this was a mistake. What can I do?

If you think the Federal Circuit Court made a mistake about the law or about what happened, it is possible to appeal the decision. An appeal must be filed within 21 days of the decision being made. Before you appeal, you should get legal advice.

For more information, see Appeals.