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Employment at Will: The Right to Fire You for [Almost] Any Damn Reason They Choose
Every employment relationship that does not involve a contract for a stated term (like a contract for one year) is presumed to be “at will.” Employment at will is defined as the ability of either employer and employee to terminate employment for a good... read moreDefamation Basics: A good name is as good as gold, but some ain’t worth two cents.
I had a jury trial a couple of weeks ago, in which I represented a small business being sued for defamation. There are two types of defamation: (1) Written defamation, which is called libel; and (2) spoken defamation, which is called slander. My case involved... read moreDeparture Policies: What Happens if You Are Fired before Your Bonus/Commissions are Paid?
Simple questions deserve simple answers. Unfortunately, in the case of employee departure policies, the question stated above is not as simple as it appears. Like much in law, it depends on the facts, and different facts sometimes mandate different outcomes. And,... read moreE-Mails Can Crack Cases
I have several cases that need cracking. A couple of employment cases that have employers who are inattentive to the case or who have bad memories. Either way, these defendants are not producing much information, and I know that there is more than has been produced,... read moreStill Have Questions? The best way I can serve you is by starting a conversation.
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