1. Termination of employment without the employee's consent or agreement, often due to company downsizing, restructuring, or performance issues
The involuntary dismissal of 50 employees shocked the company
A demissão involuntária de 50 funcionários chocou a empresa
2. In legal context, a court dismissal of a case that occurs against the wishes of the plaintiff
The involuntary dismissal of the lawsuit meant the plaintiff could not proceed
A demissão involuntária da ação significava que o autor não poderia prosseguir