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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Employment Contracts by University of Pennsylvania

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    About the Course

    The employment relationship is one of the foundations upon which modern society and the greater economy is built, but the nature of this
    relationship can be both complex and confusing. This course seeks to demystify the ways that U.S. contract law principles govern the
    fundamental relationship between employers and employees. We begin by examining the default rule of at-will employment that applies to
    most U.S. employment relationships, and we then consider the necessary elements required to create a binding employment relationship. We
    also explore how courts interpret the content of employment agreements as well as what factors courts consider in awarding...
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    JD

    Nov 15, 2022

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    This course provided a lot of valuable information about employment contracts in an easily understandable way.

    AL

    Aug 20, 2024

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    Good coverage of US employment contracts, with a mix of theory and examples.

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    May 18, 2022

    As a non-attorney, this course helped me to understand the aspects of employee contracting. The information presented was challenging but understandable. More case studies might be helpful to students. I would recommend this course to non-attorneys wanting to learn more and to attorneys who would like a refresher course.

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    By David A L R

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    Jun 25, 2023

    Enormemente agradecido por el soporte de Coursera al permitirme conocer y gozar de todo el curso. Gracias a la profesora y a Penn por hacer un curso breve y puntual sobre algunas de las características y temas más interesantes del derecho laboral estadounidense. Un gran abrazo, e invito de todo corazón a que hagan este curso!

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    Nov 2, 2024

    this course was really useful for me , the course add a knew knowledge in employment and labor law and regulation and cover all the legal aspects of employee issues , as well as how the US Law make a balance between the both interests of employer and employee.

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    Jun 24, 2023

    Fantastic! The lectures were interesting and informative. The professor presents the course material in an engaging way that makes you want to keep listening. I would love to see more courses from this professor.

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    Nov 16, 2022

    This course provided a lot of valuable information about employment contracts in an easily understandable way.

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    By Abhinav L

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    Aug 20, 2024

    Good coverage of US employment contracts, with a mix of theory and examples.

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    By Jakob B

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    Apr 3, 2024

    Informational and applicable to current market conditions.

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    By Birdlady98

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    Oct 26, 2022

    Very easy to understand and informative!

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    By Hasan R

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    Dec 26, 2022

    Serves as a good guide for beginners.

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    By doreen m

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    Feb 1, 2023

    Very informative.

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    By Priscila D F

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    Sep 7, 2023

    Great overview!

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    By John W

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    Sep 21, 2023

    Best course!!!

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    By AJAY K

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    Nov 3, 2024

    very good

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