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.
When an employer discharges or lays off an employee, the employer must pay the employee all wages due on the day of the discharge, except in Boston where they must be paid as soon as the employer has complied with the laws requiring pay rolls, bills and accounts to be certified. Massachusetts Gen. Law 149:148.