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Feb 20, 2018

Eighth Circuit: Employer May “Elaborate” on Explanation for Termination During Litigation

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Seyfarth Synopsis: In a recent decision, the Eighth Circuit held that Title VII does not require an employer to provide an employee a reason for termination at the time of termination, and that an employer is not strictly bound in litigation to whatever reasons may have been provided at the time of termination. Rooney v. Rock Tenn Converting Company, et. al., No,. 16-3631 (8th Cir. Jan. 9, 2018).

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