HR Glossary
What is Wrongful Dismissal (UK / Canada)?
A legal claim arising when an employer terminates an employee's contract without providing the required notice period or pay in lieu of notice, as defined under common law or the written employment contract.
Why it matters in hiring
Wrongful Dismissal (UK / Canada) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.
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