Legal Definitions - just cause

Just Cause

Just cause refers to a valid reason for taking action, particularly in employment law.

1. An employee who steals from the company can be terminated for just cause.

2. A worker who consistently fails to meet performance standards despite being given multiple warnings can be terminated for just cause.

Just cause means that there is a legitimate reason for taking action, such as terminating an employee. In the first example, stealing from the company is a serious offense that can harm the business, so terminating the employee is justified. In the second example, the employee was given multiple chances to improve their performance, but failed to do so, which can negatively impact the company's productivity and profitability. Therefore, terminating the employee for just cause is reasonable.