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Employment Contracts Are Agreements Designed to Be Legally Binding

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Most employment relationships are "at-will," meaning that either the employer or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time with or without reason, and without prior notice....

Being Fired or Terminated from Work

Thu, 17 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0700

Being dismissed or discharged from work is a highly emotional and challenging experience for most people. Employers may legally fire employees for just about any reason, no reason, or even an...

Employers May Not Retaliate Against Employees

Thu, 17 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0700

According to the EEOC, an employer may not fire, demote, harass or otherwise "retaliate" against an individual for filing a charge of discrimination, participating in a discrimination...

Wrongful Termination -- An Overview

Thu, 17 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0700

A wrongful termination or discharge occurs when an employer fires an employee in violation of a contract or a law or statute. Wrongful terminations can occur when an employee...

Whistlebowers Have Powerful Laws On Their Side

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Those who report fraud, known in legal terms as "relators" and commonly as whistleblowers, have some of the most powerful and effective laws in the country on their side. Whistleblowers...