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What are the three types of employment contracts mentioned in the text?
What are the three types of employment contracts mentioned in the text?
written, oral, or implied
What does an employment contract represent?
What does an employment contract represent?
an agreement between an employer and an employee regarding the term of employment
What does 'at-will employment' mean in the context of the United States?
What does 'at-will employment' mean in the context of the United States?
It means that employees can quit at any time and can be fired at any time for any reason that isn't illegal.
What is the implication of an implied employment contract?
What is the implication of an implied employment contract?
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What is the general presumption for most employees in the United States?
What is the general presumption for most employees in the United States?
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What are the possible forms of an employment contract?
What are the possible forms of an employment contract?
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Describe the range of an employment contract in terms of formality and complexity.
Describe the range of an employment contract in terms of formality and complexity.
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What does 'at-will employment' mean in the context of the United States?
What does 'at-will employment' mean in the context of the United States?
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How are the terms of an employment contract determined?
How are the terms of an employment contract determined?
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What is the general presumption for most employees in the United States in terms of their employment status?
What is the general presumption for most employees in the United States in terms of their employment status?
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