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When a Layoff/Firing Constitutes Wrongful Termination

26. September 2008

With so many people being laid off or fired as we publish this post, we thought an overview of an employees legal position on being laid-off or fired would be very helpful and timely. The General Rule In the United States, most employees are “at-will” employees, meaning that, absent an employment agreement that states otherwise, both the [...]

Brief overview of your rights on being laid off – severance and benefits

22. September 2008

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Brief overview of your rights on being laid off – severance and benefits

This brief article is designed to give some background on the laws regarding termination, as well as certain rights/benefits to which you may avail yourself if you are terminated. Notice; Severance Under federal law, employment is generally considered to be “at will,” which means that employees may quit their jobs at any time, with or without reason [...]