Pete Has Been Fired from His Job and Believes That

question 6

Multiple Choice

Pete has been fired from his job and believes that he has been wrongfully terminated.As he decides how to fight the perceived injustice,how can he best mitigate damages?

• A) file his suit as soon as possible while the evidence is available and witnesses recollections are fresh
• B) file for unemployment insurance as quickly as possible so he doesn't sink too far into debt
• C) call his former employer to determine the real reason he was fired
• D) actively seek new employment as soon as possible

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Definitions:

Employee Benefit

Non-wage compensation provided to employees, which may include health insurance, retirement plans, and paid vacation.

Wages

Payments made by employers to employees for their labor or services, typically calculated on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.

Salaries

Regular payments made by an employer to an employee, typically monthly, for the professional services the employee provides.

Public Policy Exception

A legal principle allowing courts to refuse to enforce a contract or clause if it would result in a violation of the public policy of the jurisdiction.