Employment Law
I Was Dismissed: Which Documents Should I Keep?
Preserving dismissal, wage and work records and preparing potential claims.
Record the date and reason
Under the Employment Law, the form of notification, last working day, service period and stated reason matter. Request written confirmation and note witnesses to an oral dismissal. Resignation, expiry and employer termination can have different consequences.
Keep the employment history
Retain contracts, payslips, bank records, social insurance records, schedules, leave records and relevant correspondence. Separate the possible heads of claim. Do not assume that every employee has identical severance or reinstatement rights.
Check any release before signing
Do not confirm receipt of all entitlements without checking actual payment. Avoid unlawfully copying confidential employer files. Consider Labour Department and court options promptly, including the applicable deadlines.
This publication is for general information and does not constitute legal advice on a particular matter. Legislation and case law may change. Seek legal assistance promptly, especially where a court or application deadline may apply.