What does unlawful termination mean?

unlawful termination

Unlawful termination is the ending of an employee's job by their employer for reasons that are discriminatory or against the law.

This term refers to situations where an employer dismisses an employee for illegal reasons. This can include discrimination based on factors such as age, gender, race, religion or disability. It also covers dismissals that breach employment laws, such as firing someone for taking maternity leave or for a protected industrial activity. Such terminations are not only unfair but also violate legal standards.

Explore more terms

Whether you're looking for definitions of other related terms or just browsing, our full list offers a wealth of information at your fingertips.

Back to Glossary

Other glossary terms

breaks



Breaks are times during a work shift when an employee gets to stop working. Whether they're paid for this time depends on the kind of break they take.

non-constitutional corporations



Non-constitutional corporations refer to businesses that are not incorporated entities under the constitution. These include sole traders and partnerships.

permitted deduction



Permitted deductions are those that are legally allowed under the Fair Work Act 2009.

constructive dismissal



Constructive dismissal is a situation where an employee resigns due to their employer's behaviour or actions, which effectively force the employee to quit.