---
title: "Build a dismissal chronology and urgent filing check"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/employment-and-workplace-relations/build-a-dismissal-chronology-and-urgent-filing-check"
type: "task"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A14-P20260916-3"
practice_area: "Employment & Workplace Relations (incl. WHS)"
tier: "red"
lawyer_review: "required"
last_reviewed: "2026-09-23"
---

# Build a dismissal chronology and urgent filing check

> Extract events from the termination letter, messages and employment records into a source-referenced chronology; flag conflicting dates.

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/employment-and-workplace-relations/build-a-dismissal-chronology-and-urgent-filing-check  
Last reviewed: 2026-09-23

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Employment & Workplace Relations (incl. WHS)](https://ailawframework.com/practice/employment-and-workplace-relations.md) |
| Human involvement | Red: Lawyer writes; AI may check, clarify or collect data |
| How AI is used | Extract events from the termination letter, messages and employment records into a source-referenced chronology; flag conflicting dates. |
| What the lawyer must review | Determine the dismissal effective date, available process and eligibility Calculate the applicable time limit independently and act on it |
| Written for / versions | — |

## Checking plan

**Lawyer leads the decision**

A verified chronology and urgent filing action for the lawyer.

- What the AI does: Extract events from the termination letter, messages and employment records into a source-referenced chronology; flag conflicting dates.
- What the lawyer does: Determine the dismissal effective date, available process and eligibility. Independently calculate and act on the applicable time limit.
- Who reviews: The lawyer responsible for this task
- Basis: Suggested checking workflow informed by the linked official sources. The workflow and traffic light are framework guidance, not a source-issued AI classification.
- Why: A focused work product makes the review proportionate: check the source inputs and every material result, then resolve the specific exceptions before relying on it.
- Restriction: Escalate immediately if the deadline is close, disputed or already passed. Do not assume an extension will be granted or that another claim follows the same rules.
- Written for: AU

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Read the termination communications and clarify with the client when employment actually ended; preserve conflicting evidence.
2. Check national-system coverage, employment status, service and the relevant claim route rather than assuming unfair dismissal is available.
3. Independently calculate the applicable deadline and arrange any urgent filing or extension advice without waiting for a polished AI summary.
4. Check the proposed facts against instructions and evidence, and obtain approval of the exact application before submission.

## Notes

- The FWC guidance identifies a 21-day unfair dismissal time limit after dismissal takes effect, with extensions only in exceptional circumstances. Apply current counting rules to the actual facts.

## Practical guide

Jurisdiction: Australia. Fair Work Commission unfair dismissal process where applicable.

**Deliverable**: A verified chronology and urgent filing action for the lawyer.

**Inputs**

- Termination communications
- Employment dates and status
- Relevant messages, pay records and client instructions

**Example**: A letter is dated Monday, but says employment ends Friday. Verify the effective date and applicable filing calculation instead of copying the letter date into a diary.

**Stop and escalate when**

- Escalate immediately if the deadline is close, disputed or already passed.
- Do not assume an extension will be granted or that another claim follows the same rules.

Checked 2026-09-16.

## Sources

- [Fair Work Commission: Unfair dismissal eligibility and time limits](https://www.fwc.gov.au/job-loss-or-dismissal/unfair-dismissal/apply) (checked 2026-09-16)

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*