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Litigation

Nov. 12, 2002

Closer Look

In Closing Column - By Stephen Greene and Joshua Henderson - California recognizes an exception to the rule of employment at will by permitting dismissed employees to sue in tort for wrongful discharge in violation of public policy. This tort permits recovery of compensatory damages.


        In Closing Column
        
        By Stephen Greene and Joshua Henderson

        California recognizes an exception to the rule of employment at will by permitting dismissed employees to sue in tort for wrongful discharge in violation of public policy. This tort permit...

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