Vick, usually "at will" employment (where you can be fired or quit for any or no reason) is rare in these "entertainer" kinds of cases. More typically, there would be a specified term of employment, terms and conditions of performance, recitation of what would be considered breach of contract, and finally, remedies (including termination or the right to quit) in the event of breach.
I don't know what LR's term of employment was....one night, one week or even two years. But if she was hired to sing and entertain, making political commentary on the job might be considered a breach of contract. People who go to Vegas shows want entertainment....they'll go to church if they want to hear about the Lord, go to a political rally if they want to hear politics.
I thought I heard Whoopi was 8 months into a two year contract. I would be surprised if there wasn't some language in her contract prohibiting public conduct which reflects negatively on corporate good will (or something like that)...especially since she is known for this kind of "comedy" in the past.
There is no bad publicity. I haven't heard this much about LR in 20 years. If I remember correctly, the Aladdin is a washed up casino in a sea of big names who is now in the news. Whoopi will get another job in record time. And even Slimfast gets a bump in name recognition.
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