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.
The most drastic termination of employment is involuntary termination, in its most severe form known as firing or sacking. A less severe form is to be laid off or made redundant, which is usually not strictly related to personal performance but economic cycles or the company's need to restructure itself.