At-Will Employment
/ˌæt wɪl ɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) An employment relationship in which either party may terminate the contract at any time without cause or notice, subject to legal exceptions.
In most U.S. states, employees work under at-will employment unless there is a contract stating otherwise.
Forms
- at-will employment
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Commentary
At-will employment is the default in many U.S. jurisdictions and often requires explicit exceptions to override; drafting should clarify termination rights to avoid disputes.
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