Employment Contracts Quiz
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What are the three types of employment contracts mentioned in the text?

written, oral, or implied

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?

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?

<p>Its terms depend on what each side expressed by their words and actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general presumption for most employees in the United States?

<p>They are presumed to work at will.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the possible forms of an employment contract?

<p>An employment contract may be written, oral, or implied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the range of an employment contract in terms of formality and complexity.

<p>An employment contract can range from a simple handshake agreement to a lengthy written contract filled with legalese.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'at-will employment' mean in the context of the United States?

<p>At-will employment means that employees can quit at any time and can be fired at any time, for any reason that isn't illegal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the terms of an employment contract determined?

<p>The terms of an employment contract depend on what the employer and employee have agreed on, or in the case of an implied contract, what each side expressed by their words and actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general presumption for most employees in the United States in terms of their employment status?

<p>Most employees in the United States are presumed to work at will, meaning they can quit at any time and can be fired at any time, for any reason that isn't illegal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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