Cause just means that you, the worker, were terminated because of some stated condition of employment (example you did not follow some handbook rule)... without cause are things that you may be terminated for where may be you were just not the right person for team cohesiveness.
Termination for cause ensues when the employees' actions are against policy and may lead to serious repercussions for the company, clients and other employees. Termination of employee services with cause may be necessitated by a violation of the company's code of conduct or continuous poor performance.
If you're fired for cause, which it sounds like you will be, then they don't need to give you severance. Normally companies will give something to avoid getting sued for wrongful dismissal, because normally there are steps they need to take in order to avoid those kinds of lawsuits.
Termination for cause applies only to commercial contracts. The Government may terminate all or portion of a commercial item contract for cause if the contractor fails to: Comply with contract terms and conditions; or. Provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance.
Termination of employee services with cause may be necessitated by a violation of the company's code of conduct or continuous poor performance. More causes include poor working relationships with other employees, managers and poor treatment of clients.
2. Failing to perform the job for which one was hired. Unsatisfactory performance is the primary reason why most employees get fired.
If you're fired for cause, which it sounds like you will be, then they don't need to give you severance. Normally companies will give something to avoid getting sued for wrongful dismissal, because normally there are steps they need to take in order to avoid those kinds of lawsuits.
Theft or fraud by the employee. Dishonesty, including falsifying qualifications or work records. Insubordination, such as consistently refusing lawful instructions. Harassment or violence towards others in the workplace.
Just make sure you document the termination process well, including evidence of the misconduct. Write a letter of termination listing the behavior and reason for firing, and save a copy for your records. This will serve as valuable evidence if you need to prove it later on.
Keep it short and sweet. State they are being terminated, effective immediately, due to whatever policy they violated. Say no more than you have to. Make it clear there is no room for negotiation.