How Does Returning to School Affect an Employee’s Duty to Mitigate Losses? A terminated employee has a duty to mitigate his or her damages by looking for alternative employment. We are often asked questions like: Can an employee start her own business? Can he or she...
Termination: Not A “Free Pass” To Change Careers An employee’s responsibilities do not necessarily end upon termination. Employees have an obligation to mitigate their losses by making reasonable efforts to seek comparable new employment. Although this may...