Wrongful Dismissal

Wrongful Dismissal - (noun)

Definition

If an employer dimisses an employee, and in so doing breaches the terms of the employment contract, this is considered to be a case of wrongful dismissal.

Extra

Source: Adapted from www.xperthr.co.uk.
Example of Use: The employment tribunal ruled that it was a case of wrongful dismissal as the employer had not given the employee any notice.