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Australia performance warning: does an employer have to give three warnings before dismissal?

Jez Smith4 October 2026

No. Fair Work says there is no general rule requiring 3 warnings, or even 1 warning, before employment ends. But employers should generally use a fair process, clearly explain performance concerns and usually give the employee a reasonable opportunity to improve where underperformance is the issue. Official source: Fair Work Ombudsman. Guide: https://getinstantlaw.com/employment-workplace-problems

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