termination for cause

Intermediate 👥 Human Resources

Definition

Firing an employee for a specific violation of company policy or poor performance, as opposed to layoffs or restructuring. It's the difference between 'you did something wrong' and 'sorry, budget cuts.'

Example Usage

The termination for cause was justified by the employee's habit of napping in the supply closet and calling it 'strategic thinking time.'

Origin

Legal and employment contract terminology dating to early labor law

Fun Fact

Termination for cause often means no severance pay or unemployment benefits, which is why companies meticulously document everything when they want someone gone.

Source: Employment law and HR legal compliance

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