Unfair Dismissal
/ˌʌnˈfɛər dɪsˈmɪsl/
Definitions
- (n.) The termination of an employee's contract of employment in a manner deemed illegal or unjust according to labor or employment law.
The worker filed a claim for unfair dismissal after being let go without proper cause.
Forms
- unfair dismissal
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Commentary
Unfair dismissal specifically addresses unlawful termination under employment statutes; it is distinct from wrongful dismissal, which may concern breach of contract rather than statutory protections.
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