7 facts every HR manager should know about wrongful discharge
In today’s litigious workplace atmosphere, employers need to be mindful of the possibility of wrongful-discharge lawsuits from employees who have been let go — and are angry about it.
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Learn MoreIn today’s litigious workplace atmosphere, employers need to be mindful of the possibility of wrongful-discharge lawsuits from employees who have been let go — and are angry about it.
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Here’s another example of how scorned ex-employees will look to sue you for just about anything.
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