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Employment (Focus & Forum)

Nov. 8, 2008

At-Will Power

History suggests that the battleground of many wrongful termination lawsuits will be whether or not an “at-will” employment relationship existed between employer and employee, writes Gary Ganchrow. - Employment Column

EMPLOYMENT COLUMN

By Gary Ganchrow

The most recent California unemployment figures suggest that employee layoffs are up, and more may be coming. All of this translates into an increase in wrongful termination lawsuits, presenting yet another level of uncertainty for employers trying to maneuver their companies through this turbulent economic climate.

History suggests that the battleground of many wrongful termination lawsuits will be whet...

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