Joe Had Been Working for Sam in a Supervisory Position

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Essay

Joe had been working for Sam in a supervisory position for 14 years when Sam called him into the office,told him that he didn't have any more work for him to do,and told him that he would be expected to be off the job and the relationship terminated by the end of the month (one and a half weeks away).During those 14 years,Joe had worked in a number of positions,but when he assumed his most recent supervisory position one year prior,he had signed an agreement stating that he was only entitled to one week's notice.This agreement also provided him with a substantial raise.Discuss the legal position of the parties.

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