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At-will Employment
What is At-will Employment
What is At-will Employment
Here’s a costly mistake many US companies make when they expand: assuming at-will employment is a global concept. It’s not. It’s the American doctrine that lets you part ways with an employee without needing "just cause." Try that logic in Germany or the UK, and you’ll find yourself in a messy legal battle. Understanding local contractual laws is the only way to operate without constant legal risk.
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