What is discharge and dismissal? What are the reasons for discharge?

What is discharge and dismissal?

Discharge: Discharge is the termination of the services of an employee but it is not done for the punishment purpose.

Dismissal: Dismissal is also the termination of the services of an employee to give him punishment for his misconduct in the organization.

What are the reasons for discharge?

• Inebriation or alcoholism
• Violation of rules.
• Physical disability
• Violent and aggressive acts.
• Inefficiency
• Unauthorized absence from the duty for a long time.
• Dishonesty.