Being fired unfairly isn’t just upsetting — it can leave deep and lasting marks on a person’s mental and emotional wellbeing.
In this article, I explore what psychological impact dismissals have when they are handled without transparency, respect, or care. Whether you’ve experienced an unfair dismissal yourself, or you’re an HR professional who has had to manage one, I invite you to read on.
Table of Contents
- What Is an Unjust Dismissal?
- The Hidden Harm: No Closure, No Explanation, No Humanity
- How Unjust Dismissals Affect Mental Health
- What Comes After the Door is Closed? The Ripple Effect of Unjust Dismissal
- Why Companies Still Use Unjust Disciplinary Dismissals?
- From Evidence to Action: Human-Centered
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Final Thoughts
- References
Cristina Gil López, PhD 