All Topics
Hiring & Termination
At-will employment, wrongful termination, background checks, and employment contracts.
At-Will
Wrongful Termination
Background Checks
WARN Act
Key Things to Know
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Most states follow at-will employment — either party can end the relationship
DOL Termination Guide2
Termination is wrongful if it violates a contract or discrimination laws
Wrongful Termination3
WARN Act requires 60-day notice for mass layoffs (100+ employees)
WARN Act Info4
Employers must follow FCRA rules when using background checks
FCRA Background Check RulesRelevant Federal Laws
Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)