Legal Definitions - Termination

Termination is when an employer ends an employee's job, usually due to reasons beyond the employee's control. This can happen when a company is downsizing, restructuring, or when an employee is not meeting job expectations.

For example, if a company is experiencing financial difficulties and needs to cut costs, they may terminate some employees to reduce expenses. Another example is if an employee consistently fails to meet job expectations despite receiving warnings and opportunities to improve, the employer may decide to terminate their employment.

Termination can be a difficult and stressful experience for employees, but it is important to remember that it is not always a reflection of their performance or value as a person.