Termination of employment

Termination of employment is the end of an employee's duration with an employer. The termination can be initiated by either the employer or the employee. This process is also referred to as severance, dismissal, or firing.

Types of Termination

There are several types of termination, including:

• Voluntary termination: This occurs when an employee decides to leave the company on their own accord. This could be due to retirement, resignation, or leaving for another job.

• Involuntary termination: This is when the employer decides to end the employment relationship. This could be due to poor performance, misconduct, or economic reasons such as layoffs or business closure.

• Constructive dismissal: This is when an employee resigns due to the employer creating a hostile work environment. In some jurisdictions, this is considered a form of wrongful dismissal.

Reasons for Termination

Employment can be terminated for a variety of reasons, including:

• Poor performance: This is when an employee fails to meet the standards or expectations of their role.

• Misconduct: This includes behavior such as theft, harassment, or violation of company policies.

• Redundancy: This occurs when a role is no longer needed, often due to changes in the business or industry.

• Retirement: This is when an employee decides to stop working, typically due to age.

Legal Considerations

In many jurisdictions, employers must follow certain laws and regulations when terminating an employee. These may include providing notice, paying severance, and following fair dismissal procedures. Employees may also have rights to challenge their termination, such as through a wrongful dismissal claim.

Effects of Termination

Termination of employment can have significant effects on both the employee and the employer. For the employee, it may result in loss of income, stress, and difficulty finding new employment. For the employer, it can result in costs for severance, recruitment, and training, as well as potential damage to reputation.

See Also

• Employment contract
• Employment law
• Unemployment