What Is Immediate Termination of Employment?

Immediate termination (okamžité zrušení) ends employment with no notice period at all, on the day it's delivered. Unlike ordinary notice, it's reserved for serious situations — for an employer, a very serious breach of duty by the employee or a criminal conviction; for an employee, unpaid wages or a serious health risk at work.

Why It's Different From Ordinary Notice

Because it skips the notice period entirely, the bar for a valid immediate termination is high, and the strict grounds and short deadlines to use it must be followed exactly. An invalid immediate termination can be successfully challenged, and getting this wrong is costly for whichever side made the mistake.

Frequently asked questions

Can my employer immediately terminate me for one late paycheck?

Generally no — a single, isolated delay is unlikely to meet the high bar required. Repeated or prolonged serious breaches are a different matter; get advice on your specific situation.

Can an employee use immediate termination too?

Yes — for example over seriously unpaid wages or a genuine risk to health and safety at work, subject to the same strict conditions and short deadlines.

Does LawBridge advise on whether my case qualifies?

No. LawBridge matches you with an independent employment lawyer who can assess your specific situation — LawBridge itself does not provide legal advice.