When a GEM Manufacturing experienced a slowdown in sales, it laid off the two employees with the poorest attendance. One of the

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When a GEM Manufacturing experienced a slowdown in sales, it laid off the two employees with the poorest attendance. One of the

employees sued the company, saying it should have laid off the most recently hired workers. What defense should GRM Manufacturing most likely offer

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AveGali [126] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-15T20:46:22+03:00

Answer:

the layoffs were instances of employment at will

Explanation:

GEM Manufacturing's defense would most likely be that the layoffs were instances of employment at will.

Employment at will is a situation where a worker may be dismissed by an employer for any reason that may not be illegal and at anytime.

The Employers, in this question for example, terminated the relationship because of slowdown in sales. And this action affected the two employees with poorest attendance.