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unjust termination

[/ʌnˈdʒʌst tɜːmɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounpl: unjust terminations
rescisão injusta
1. The unlawful or wrongful dismissal of an employee from their job without just cause or proper legal procedure
The employee filed a lawsuit for unjust termination after being fired without warning.
O funcionário entrou com uma ação por rescisão injusta depois de ser demitido sem aviso prévio.
2. Dismissal that violates labor laws, employment contracts, or fundamental fairness principles
She claimed unjust termination based on discriminatory practices.
Ela alegou rescisão injusta baseada em práticas discriminatórias.
Synonyms
wrongful terminationwrongful dismissalunfair dismissalillegal termination
Antonyms
just terminationlawful dismissalfair termination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
rescisão injusta
Most common term in Brazilian labor law
São Paulo
demissão injusta
Alternative form commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
despedimento injustificado
Standard legal term in Portuguese labor law
General Brazilian
demissão sem justa causa
Alternative formal expression emphasizing lack of legal grounds

Related Idioms & Phrases

to get the short end of the stick
wrongful dismissal claim
labor dispute
breach of contract
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