At-Will Termination
/ˌæt wɪl ˌtɜrmɪˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A type of employment arrangement allowing either party to terminate the contract at any time without cause or prior notice, subject to legal exceptions.
The employer exercised its right of at-will termination by dismissing the employee without providing a reason.
Forms
- at-will termination
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Commentary
At-will termination is the default employment rule in many U.S. states, but exceptions such as discrimination laws and implied contracts may limit its application.
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