Employment contract
A legal agreement between employer and employee outlining terms of work.
Indefinite contract
A permanent employment contract without an end date.
Sick leave
Authorized absence from work due to illness.
Salary / Pay
The money paid to an employee for their work.
Working hours
The set number of hours an employee must work.
Strike
When employees stop working to protest for better conditions.
Fixed-term contract
A contract that ends on a specific date or when a project is completed
Labour union
An organization that represents workers' interests.
Unfair dismissal
When a worker is fired without a legal or fair reason.
Dismissal / Firing
When an employer terminates an employee's contract.
Workplace harassment
Unwanted behavior that causes harm or discomfort at work.
Severance pay
Compensation paid to an employee after being dismissed.
Workforce Reduction Plan (Mass Layoff Plan)
A formal strategy implemented by an employer to reduce the number of employees due to economic, structural, or operational reasons.
Voluntary resignation
When an employee chooses to leave their job.