B
eware Ye of Little Faith:
An employer’s duty to act in *good faith*
during and at the end of the employment relationship - Know your obligations and avoid unprecedented liability
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History and evolution of the employer’s duty of good faith
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Recent developments and shocking damage awards
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Considerations prior to and during the employment relationship:
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When negotiating a contract
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During the employment relationship
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4. Considerations at the end of the employment relationship"
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Justifying the decision to terminate
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When to provide reasons
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When silence is golden
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Letters of reference
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5. What does the future hold?