Pink slip

Pink slip is a term used in the United States to refer to the official notification of employment termination or layoff. The term is believed to have originated from the color of the paper on which such notices were traditionally printed. However, the exact origin of the term is uncertain and there are several theories about its origin.

Origin of the term

The term "pink slip" has been used in American English since at least the early 20th century. One theory suggests that it originated from the practice of sending a pink slip along with a paycheck to employees who were being laid off. Another theory suggests that the term came from the pink forms used by the Ford Motor Company in the 1920s when terminating employment contracts.

Usage

In modern usage, a pink slip is a notice of dismissal from employment. However, the term can also refer to a notice of any kind of termination of a contract or agreement. For example, in some states, a "pink slip" is a notice of termination of a lease or rental agreement.

In popular culture

The term "pink slip" has been widely used in popular culture, particularly in films and television shows depicting the American workplace. It is often used as a symbol of job insecurity and the precarious nature of employment in the modern economy.

See also

• Employment termination
• Layoff
• Redundancy (employment)

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