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What Are the Legal Consequences of an Employer’s Unlawful Termination of an Employment Contract?

What are the legal consequences if an employer unlawfully rescinds or terminates an employment contract?

If the employee requests continued performance, the employer shall continue to perform the contract. If the employee does not request continued performance or performance is no longer possible, the employer shall pay damages at twice the statutory economic-compensation rate.

Updated October 3, 2026
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