Introduction to Employment Contracts-Welcome to the Course
Introduction: Welcome to the Course
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The Default Rule: At-Will Employment
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At-Will Employment: Overview
Introduction to Employment Contracts-Requirements for an Employment Contract
Assent
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Mutual Assent
The Statute of Frauds
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The Statute of Frauds
Introduction to Employment Contracts-Consideration
Consideration: Illusory Promises
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Consideration: Mutuality
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Mutuality in Contracts
Consideration: Past Consideration
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Promissory Estoppel
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Promissory Estoppel
Interpretation: The Content of Employment Contracts-Interpretation of Employment Contracts
Mandatory Rules
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Interpretation: Vague or Ambiguous Terms
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Interpretation: Parol Evidence Rule
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The Parol Evidence Rule
Interpretation: Employee Handbook
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Interpretation: Employer Breach and Good Faith
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The Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
What Happens When Things Go Wrong? Damages in Employment Contracts-Damages
Expectation Damages
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Expectation Damages
Foreseeability, Certainty, and Avoidability
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Mitigation
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Liquidated Damages
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Mitigation and Liquidated Damages
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Liquidated Damages
Specific Performance
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Specific Performance
Special Topics in Employment Contracts-Special Topics in Employment Contracts
Electronic Agreements
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Modification
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Non-Compete Agreements
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Non-Compete Agreements
Non-Disclosure Agreements and Non-Disparagement Clauses
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Non-Disclosure Agreements
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses
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Arbitration Agreements
Conclusion
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