I think we are defining "cause" differently. Inam referrring to an underperformer being let go for financial reasons or someone not fitting into the culture -

I think we are defining "cause" differently. Inam referrring to an underperformer being let go for financial reasons or someone not fitting into the culture - similar to a layoff but only impacting one person...you seem to be referring to someone who gets fired because they did something egregious.