TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

DISMISSIBLE OFFENCE [1 record]

Record 1 2022-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Offences and crimes
  • Labour and Employment
CONT

The top fireable offense for an employee's termination is one that often builds up over time. ... It is a fireable offense for an employee to perform poorly at work because it represents an inability to handle the responsibilities of the role.

CONT

Courts remain split on the question of whether sexual misconduct is a firing offence.

Key term(s)
  • firable offense
  • firing offense
  • dismissible offence

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infractions et crimes
  • Travail et emploi
CONT

Les tribunaux demeurent divisés quant à la question de savoir si l'inconduite sexuelle constitue une infraction passible de licenciement.

OBS

Un salarié peut être licencié pour faute simple, faute grave ou faute lourde, au terme d'une procédure disciplinaire. Les conséquences du licenciement varient en fonction de la qualification retenue par l'employeur.

Spanish

Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: