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And a few weeks ago, Mr. Lowell also folded, settling a defamation case the pair had brought against him, which was dismissed but which the whistleblowers could appeal.

If the workers don't agree, the employer could dismiss the affected workers and hire them back on worse terms and conditions.

Those dismissed: Jonathan Hugh, who had been both acting chief executive officer and chief financial officer, and chief operating officer Ron Pitters.

She says that when it comes to applying for jobs, she is often dismissed for not having enough experience.

He also assumes that Robin will jump at the chance of joining him on a binge of tourist spots, a notion Robin dismisses with disbelief bordering on disgust.