What is Wrongful Dismissal / Wrongful Termination?

‘‘Wrongful Dismissal’ or ‘Wrongful Termination’ refers to the unethical practice of terminating an individual’s employment citing any invalid reason. This kind of termination usually breaches the employment laws of the land.

Being terminated for any of the following reasons will amount to wrongful dismissal in a court of law:

Discrimination based on factors such as race, nationality, religion, sex, age, etc.

Dismissal as retaliation against something which the employee did earlier

Employee’s refusal to commit any illegal act for the employer

The employer is going against their own employment termination process

The employee is a whistleblower.

A related concept is ‘Constructive Dismissal’ wherein the company forces the employee to resign by using indirect tactics.

Brinkmanship

What is Brinkmanship? ‘Brinkmanship’ refers to the practice of pushing your opponent to the brink, thereby forcing them to back down from the ongoing

Collective Bargaining

What is Collective Bargaining? ‘Collective Bargaining’ is the term used to define the bargaining between employers and employees to reach a mutually beneficial agreement.

Co-employment

What is Co-employment ? ‘Co-employment’ refers to an intermediary division between the HR and the employer. In the case of co-employment, both of the concerned

Wrongful Dismissal / Wrongful Termination