An Employee Whose Employer Breaches an Employment Contract Can Recover

question 20

True/False

An employee whose employer breaches an employment contract can recover lost wages or salary as compensatory damages.

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Definitions:

Hourly Wage

The amount of money paid for each hour of work.

Dual Labor Market Theory

A theory suggesting the labor market is divided into two segments—the primary (high wage, good jobs) and the secondary (low wage, poor quality jobs) sectors.

Productivity Growth

The increase in the efficiency of production, measured by the amount of goods and services produced per unit of input.

Unionized Workers

Employees who are members of a union, which is an organized association formed to protect and further their rights and interests.