The Amount of Notice Required to Be Given to Employees

question 23

Multiple Choice

The amount of notice required to be given to employees under group termination laws varies by jurisdiction and with

• A)the time of year.
• B)the type of work performed by the employees.
• C)the number of employees being terminated.
• D)the type of industry.
• E)the unemployment rate in the region.

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