'Unprecedented': Unfair work dismissal claims up 70 per cent because of coronavirus

The Fair Work Commission has revealed a 70 per cent spike in unfair dismissal claims because of the coronavirus job crisis.

Australia's unemployment rate is set to nearly double because of COVID-19 pandemic. Source: AAP

Unfair dismissal claims have soared to record levels as Australians lose jobs en masse because of the coronavirus crisis.

Fair Work Commission general manager Bernadette O'Neill told a Senate committee on Thursday claims were up 70 per cent.

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