5 Most Common Reasons You’re Likely to Get Fired

In this article, we’ll take a quick look at the 5 Most Common Reasons You’re Likely to Get Fired. For a detailed overview of the top 15 reasons and insights into the current trends in the job market, read 15 Most Common Reasons You’re Likely to Get Fired.

5. Policy Violation

Employers establish policies to maintain a safe, lawful, and productive working environment. Violating these policies, like ignoring cybersecurity protocols or disregarding company guidelines, can have severe consequences, including termination.

Take, for instance, the case of one Redditor who expressed,

“I got fired for submitting my time sheets on Monday at 8am when I got into work. By policy, they were to be in by noon on Saturday.”

Another shared that their dismissal was due to “violating camera policy” as they flipped an in-cab camera down for some reason.

Such violations can jeopardize not only the workflow but also the work environment and, in some cases, might expose the company to legal risks.