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Question 1 of 20
Under the common law doctrine of employment-at-will, which of the following statements best describes the default relationship between an employer and an employee in the absence of a contract?
A.
The employer may terminate the employee only for 'just cause' after a probationary period.
B.
Either party may terminate the relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason, provided it is not an illegal reason.
C.
The employee must provide at least two weeks' notice before resigning to avoid legal liability.
D.
The employer must provide a severance package if the termination is not based on performance issues.
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