summary dismissal
Instant job loss
Summary dismissal is immediate termination from employment without notice or the usual procedures—fired on the spot.
It typically occurs when an employee commits serious misconduct such as theft, violence, or gross negligence: The embezzlement led to his summary dismissal.
The "summary" indicates the employer has bypassed standard disciplinary steps.
- gross misconductSevere workplace violation
- bossWorkplace superior
- exitWay to leave
- sackingDismissal from employment
- fireCombustion with flames
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summary dismissalvoluntary resignation
Freely chosen exit from employment
resignation · quitting · mutual separation · notice period · stepping down
summary dismissalretention
Continued holding or possession
tenure · reinstatement · promotion · job security · contract renewal
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