A summary dismissal of employment (often simply called a summary dismissal or instant dismissal) is the immediate termination of an employee due to their behavior, the basis of which is gross misconduct. With a summary dismissal, the employee can be terminated without notice and without a payment in lieu of notice.

What does dismissed summarily mean?

Summary dismissal is dismissal without notice. ... An employer has a legal right to summarily dismiss an employee without notice for serious misconduct or other conduct which justifies such dismissal. Summary dismissal of an employee should be exercised most carefully and usually only in exceptional circumstances.

When can an employee be summarily dismissed?

Summary dismissal usually happens when an employee commits a serious act of misconduct. The employer has a legal right to summarily dismiss an employee without notice for serious misconduct or other conduct which justifies such dismissal.