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August 2, 2000 at 04:52 PM
ben_heuer

“Sole discretion of the employer” in con

by ben_heuer . Updated 25 years, 10 months ago

Hi,

I am currently evaluating a contract from a potential employer, and the contract mentions something that sounds rather carte blanche to me:

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“Employer may discipline or demote Employee with or without cause and with or without prior notice. Employer may discipline, demote or dismiss Employee as provided in this Clause notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in or arising from any statements, policies, or practices of Employer relating to the employment, discipline, or termination of its employees.”
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This sounds VERY fishy to me, should I ask the employer to modify this, or is it standard practice? I am considering a fairly senior position!

Thanks a lot in advance for any advice!

Regards

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PS: IF possible, I would like to know that if I go with a lawyer for his consultation, will he charge even if I dont take the job?

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