Contrary to any claims made by an employer, the majority of terminations do not meet the criteria justifying a "for cause" dismissal, even in cases where alleged misconduct has occurred. Furthermore, an unjust suspension from employment can be considered a violation of the employment relationship.

When an employer opts to end an employment relationship, they must provide appropriate notice of termination or payment in lieu of that notice period. Achieving a "for cause" termination allows them to bypass these procedures, but meeting the legal threshold for what constitutes "for cause" is a significant challenge for the employer. Typically, such terminations necessitate a severe case of misconduct or a well-documented pattern of progressive discipline.

Our firm frequently receives inquiries from individuals terminated by their employer "for cause," only to discover that the termination falls short of meeting the required standard. In such cases, the employee is entitled to severance and termination pay based on the circumstances. We pursue these entitlements against your employer through the Small Claims Court (up to $35,000.00).