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Specialty Detergent Case Summary

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Kate’s claim is that she was wrongfully dismissed from Specialty Detergent and that she should be awarded $500,000 for damages. Kate was not given reasonable notice of her termination from Specialty Detergent; despite of her skills, seniority (14 years of experience with the company), and age (55 years old). However, the other sales representative, Freddie, with 15 years of experience at Specialty Detergent had received a fair severance package with the inclusion of 12 months pay and benefits. Taking into consideration that Freddie and Kate had been working at Specialty Detergent for a similar period of time, had similar duties, and earned similar salaries; they should both receive equivalent severance packages. Additionally, Kate was escorted
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