The U.S. State Department said a termination clause in the agreement extends one year from the end of the agreement.

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The lack of a death termination clause is not determinative, though.

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Rather than using coaching and scout resources to gain an advantage in scouting or strategic development during a work stoppage many owners have already inserted lockout clause which allows for an immediate reduction in pay and even termination in the event of a prolonged work stoppage.

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