$200,000 dismissal threshold too low, employers say
A survey has shown that over half of respondents have yet to decide how to approach the new threshold for unjustified dismissal claims.
Fiona Rotherham
Fri, 20 Mar 2026
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A nationwide survey of employers has shown that almost two-thirds are concerned about the new $200,000 income threshold for unjustified dismissal claims, with many saying it is still too low.
The survey of 168 employers by law firm Simpson Grierson was conducted in the first three weeks after the
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Fiona Rotherham
Fri, 20 Mar 2026
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