Clawson said LSU gave no reason for the termination, which he said was effective immediately and came without an offer of a severance package.

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And the fact that your house has been on the market for a long time without an offer does indicate that it may have been overpriced.

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In that period, employers can terminate the contract without having to offer an explanation.

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