The involuntary dismissal of an employee from a job, typically due to poor performance, safety violations, or insubordination. Unlike a layoff, which is driven by business conditions, this action is a direct consequence of the worker's behavior or failure to meet standards. It results in the immediate loss of access to the site, return of company gear, and a final paycheck.
Heard on the job
If safety catches you working on that panel without locking it out, you'll be fired on the spot.
Also heard as
- sacked
- canned
- terminated