unjust dismissal

Unfair job loss

Unjust dismissal is the termination of employment without proper cause or due process.

The term appears in labor law and workplace disputes where an employee claims they were fired unfairly—without adequate reason, warning, or opportunity to respond to allegations: She filed a complaint for unjust dismissal after being let go without explanation.

Also called wrongful termination or unfair dismissal.

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