Think about the following question from the point of view of the violation of public policy or breach of a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and see what the outcome would be. A legal secretary was hired by a law firm. The Letter of Employment stated, “In the event of any dispute or claim between you and the firm … including, but not limited to, claims arising from or related to your employment or the termination of your employment, we jointly agree to submit all such disputes or claims to confidential binding arbitration, under the Federal Arbitration Act.” On his third day of work, the employee informed his superiors that he would not agree to arbitrate disputes. He was told that the arbitration provision was “not negotiable” and that his continued employment was contingent upon signing the agreement. The employee declined to sign the agreement and was discharged.

This case exemplifies the breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing. However, this case is unique because the discharged employee holds the fault ultimately. There was a direct statement regarding the arbitration of any disputes between the employee and the firm.

Nonetheless, the newly hired legal secretary refused to follow the rules established by the Letter of Employment after he got acquainted with it and started working in the organization. In other words, this case genuinely contains elements of the breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, but the termination is wholly justified.

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Academic.Tips. (2023) 'Think about the following question from the point of view of the violation of public policy or breach of a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and see what the outcome would be. A legal secretary was hired by a law firm. The Letter of Employment stated, "In the event of any dispute or claim between you and the firm ... including, but not limited to, claims arising from or related to your employment or the termination of your employment, we jointly agree to submit all such disputes or claims to confidential binding arbitration, under the Federal Arbitration Act." On his third day of work, the employee informed his superiors that he would not agree to arbitrate disputes. He was told that the arbitration provision was "not negotiable" and that his continued employment was contingent upon signing the agreement. The employee declined to sign the agreement and was discharged'. 10 March.

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Academic.Tips. (2023, March 10). Think about the following question from the point of view of the violation of public policy or breach of a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and see what the outcome would be. A legal secretary was hired by a law firm. The Letter of Employment stated, "In the event of any dispute or claim between you and the firm ... including, but not limited to, claims arising from or related to your employment or the termination of your employment, we jointly agree to submit all such disputes or claims to confidential binding arbitration, under the Federal Arbitration Act." On his third day of work, the employee informed his superiors that he would not agree to arbitrate disputes. He was told that the arbitration provision was "not negotiable" and that his continued employment was contingent upon signing the agreement. The employee declined to sign the agreement and was discharged. https://academic.tips/question/think-about-the-following-question-from-the-point-of-view-of-the-violation-of-public-policy-or-breach-of-a-covenant-of-good-faith-and-fair-dealing-and-see-what-the-outcome-would-be-a-legal-secretary/

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Academic.Tips. 2023. "Think about the following question from the point of view of the violation of public policy or breach of a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and see what the outcome would be. A legal secretary was hired by a law firm. The Letter of Employment stated, "In the event of any dispute or claim between you and the firm ... including, but not limited to, claims arising from or related to your employment or the termination of your employment, we jointly agree to submit all such disputes or claims to confidential binding arbitration, under the Federal Arbitration Act." On his third day of work, the employee informed his superiors that he would not agree to arbitrate disputes. He was told that the arbitration provision was "not negotiable" and that his continued employment was contingent upon signing the agreement. The employee declined to sign the agreement and was discharged." March 10, 2023. https://academic.tips/question/think-about-the-following-question-from-the-point-of-view-of-the-violation-of-public-policy-or-breach-of-a-covenant-of-good-faith-and-fair-dealing-and-see-what-the-outcome-would-be-a-legal-secretary/.

1. Academic.Tips. "Think about the following question from the point of view of the violation of public policy or breach of a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and see what the outcome would be. A legal secretary was hired by a law firm. The Letter of Employment stated, "In the event of any dispute or claim between you and the firm ... including, but not limited to, claims arising from or related to your employment or the termination of your employment, we jointly agree to submit all such disputes or claims to confidential binding arbitration, under the Federal Arbitration Act." On his third day of work, the employee informed his superiors that he would not agree to arbitrate disputes. He was told that the arbitration provision was "not negotiable" and that his continued employment was contingent upon signing the agreement. The employee declined to sign the agreement and was discharged." March 10, 2023. https://academic.tips/question/think-about-the-following-question-from-the-point-of-view-of-the-violation-of-public-policy-or-breach-of-a-covenant-of-good-faith-and-fair-dealing-and-see-what-the-outcome-would-be-a-legal-secretary/.


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Academic.Tips. "Think about the following question from the point of view of the violation of public policy or breach of a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and see what the outcome would be. A legal secretary was hired by a law firm. The Letter of Employment stated, "In the event of any dispute or claim between you and the firm ... including, but not limited to, claims arising from or related to your employment or the termination of your employment, we jointly agree to submit all such disputes or claims to confidential binding arbitration, under the Federal Arbitration Act." On his third day of work, the employee informed his superiors that he would not agree to arbitrate disputes. He was told that the arbitration provision was "not negotiable" and that his continued employment was contingent upon signing the agreement. The employee declined to sign the agreement and was discharged." March 10, 2023. https://academic.tips/question/think-about-the-following-question-from-the-point-of-view-of-the-violation-of-public-policy-or-breach-of-a-covenant-of-good-faith-and-fair-dealing-and-see-what-the-outcome-would-be-a-legal-secretary/.

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"Think about the following question from the point of view of the violation of public policy or breach of a covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and see what the outcome would be. A legal secretary was hired by a law firm. The Letter of Employment stated, "In the event of any dispute or claim between you and the firm ... including, but not limited to, claims arising from or related to your employment or the termination of your employment, we jointly agree to submit all such disputes or claims to confidential binding arbitration, under the Federal Arbitration Act." On his third day of work, the employee informed his superiors that he would not agree to arbitrate disputes. He was told that the arbitration provision was "not negotiable" and that his continued employment was contingent upon signing the agreement. The employee declined to sign the agreement and was discharged." Academic.Tips, 10 Mar. 2023, academic.tips/question/think-about-the-following-question-from-the-point-of-view-of-the-violation-of-public-policy-or-breach-of-a-covenant-of-good-faith-and-fair-dealing-and-see-what-the-outcome-would-be-a-legal-secretary/.

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