A Man Is Fired from His Job Because He Was

question 153

Multiple Choice

A man is fired from his job because he was late for work too many times. While he is searching for another job he would be classified as

• A) not in the labor force because his employer had a legitimate reason for firing him.
• B) structurally unemployed.
• C) cyclically unemployed.
• D) frictionally unemployed.

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Definitions:

Quasi-contractual

A legal concept where a court enforces a contract-like obligation on a party to prevent unjust enrichment, even though no actual contract exists.

Contractual Obligation

A duty or commitment that is legally binding under a contract, requiring parties to fulfill agreed terms.

Unaddressed Envelope

An envelope lacking a specific destination address, often used for general mail distribution or marketing purposes.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a party from withdrawing a promise made to a second party if the latter has reasonably relied on that promise to their detriment.