Exploring The Limits Of The At-Will Employment Doctrine

Law360, New York (August 25, 2016, 11:28 AM EDT) -- The employment at-will doctrine refers to the presumption that, unless otherwise addressed in an employment contract or collective bargaining agreement, employment is for an indefinite period of time and may be terminated either by the employer or employee, for any reason or no reason at all, as long as it's not for an unlawful reason. In jurisdictions where the at-will employment doctrine is recognized, employers are advised to zealously protect this right, including disclaimers in employee handbooks and other employment documents. But two recent federal appellate decisions suggest that even this hallowed doctrine is not without its limits....

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