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Unfair dismissal ignorance can justify extending time: FWA
The principle that "ignorance of the law is no excuse" does not apply to unfair dismissal claims, and employees who are unaware of their rights should be given additional latitude in seeking extra time to bring a claim, Fair Work Australia has ruled.
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