The terms termination and dismissal are often used interchangeably, but they have slightly different meanings in the workplace. Ultimately, the key difference between termination and dismissal is the reason for the end of the employment relationship. Involuntary termination is the end of an employment relationship between an employee and a company or organization for several reasons. Dismissal, on the other hand, refers to the termination of an employee for cause, meaning that the employee has committed some act or offense that warrants their termination, such as theft or gross misconduct. Dismissals are generally more serious than other types of terminations and may have more significant consequences for the employee, such as a negative impact on their future employment prospects.