Employment Law/Unfair Dismissal FAQ - My former employer entered liquidation and owes me money. What can I do?

Date: March 04, 2011

Q. I was formerly employed by a company which has gone into liquidation owing me approximately $12,000 in unpaid wages. Is there anything I can do about this?

A. The best thing you can do would be to approach GEERS and see whether you are entitled to some form of compensation from them. Of course they will require proof of your entitlements and the best way to do this is to furnish them with whatever pay slips you currently hold. If you have lost or destroyed these documents then you will need to approach GEERS as to what other forms of proof they will accept to validate your entitlements.