[sokoloff]

"For cause" usually means something much worse than "poor performance". That term is generally harassment, fraud/embezzling, other illegal acts, gross insubordination, etc.

Being fired because you are performing poorly in your job is, crazily enough, not "fired for cause" but simply "fired".

Being fired "for cause" usually makes one ineligible for unemployment income.

[function_seven]

Thanks. I used the "for cause" a little sloppily. A sales person who misses quota will still be able to get unemployment benefits, while another salesperson who likes to walk around the office without pants will probably not.