Case Study: Newcorp V. Pat Grey

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Legal Encounter #1: At the time Newcorp provides Pat Grey with a 30 day notice to lay off with severance pay, the reason for such decision is not fully established. Here is my analysis: From Pat Grey's perspective: Pat Grey may feel that he is being wrongfully terminated because of two reasons: 1.He took an unpopular stance at the local school board meeting. 2.Newcorp has not provided Pat with a Performance Review to determine whether or not Pat has done his job. If he failed to do so, he felt that there should have been a Plan, as well as a warning before a termination takes place. If these two components can be proven, then there is a wrongful termination case because Newcorp breaches the contract. However, Pat has to take the proper step to verify these two facts by doing the following: Pat must write a letter to Newcorp requesting a written reason to why he is being let go. Pat must keep in mind that he is being laid off, not fired, because he is being offered severance pay, meaning there may not be fault on his side or performance. If Newcorp responses and confirm that Pat is being let go because of his performance then Pat may have a case…show more content…
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