Plagiarism is the wrongful appropriation and stealing and publication of another author's language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions and the representation of them as one's own original work. Plagiarism is considered academic dishonesty and a breach of journalistic ethics.
Being discharged from a job is not the same as being laid off, although one can morph into another, depending on the circumstances. In either case, there are laws that may provide financial help while youâre off work, and offer you protection if your employer acted negligently in releasing you from employment.
Severance pay functions much like separation pay in that it serves as compensation for employees who have been terminated from their positions. However, severance pay is often prorated by the number of years the employee has served with the company, while separation pay is frequently a set amount.