What is at-will employment?

 

When legal statute provides for “at-will” employment, this means that either employers or employees can terminate employment relationships at any time and for any reason.

 

 Even with “at will” employment, employers cannot:

 

Ø     Terminate employees for illegal or discriminatory reasons,

Ø     Violate collective bargaining agreements or employment contracts, or

Ø     Contradict public policy.

 

Many states have limited the at-will rule, and state requirements must be understood before action is taken based on “at will”.

 

Your generalist at Checks and Balances, Inc. will help you in these situations.  Call for assistance before taking action.