What is Wrongful Termination?
Wrongful termination, also known as wrongful dismissal or wrongful discharge refers to a situation where an employee’s contact has been terminated by an employer in a way that breaches the terms of the contract of employment or the employment law itself.
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Wrongful termination definition
Wrongful termination, also known as wrongful dismissal or wrongful discharge refers to a situation where an employee’s contact has been terminated by an employer in a way that breaches the terms of the contract of employment or the employment law itself.
Wrongful terminations are unfortunately fairly common and usually result in a lawsuit followed by high expenses for an employer.
Most common reasons for wrongful terminations include:
• Sexual harassment
• Breach of contract
• Discrimination
• Invasion of privacy
• Retaliation