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December 21, 2022
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Timothy Noah
The American Holiday Tradition of Firing Workers for No Reason
It’s that time of year when bosses look at their balance sheets and send employees packing. Legally, they don’t even have to explain why—and usually, they don’t.
September 8, 2020
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My 98 Days in Unemployment Purgatory
As a reporter covering unemployment, I thought I knew everything I needed to get by. Then I was laid off.
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