Just Cause Termination
/ˈdʒʌst kɔz tɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Termination of an employment contract based on a legally valid reason, such as misconduct or poor performance, justifying dismissal without liability for wrongful termination.
The employee was dismissed under just cause termination due to repeated policy violations.
Forms
- just cause termination
- just cause terminations
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Commentary
Just cause termination requires documented, lawful grounds to protect employers from wrongful termination claims and to ensure fairness in employment decisions.
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