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Employment at will.

Robert E Gregg1

  • 1Boardman Law Firm, Madison, WI 53701-0927, USA. rgregg@boardmanlawfirm

The Journal of Medical Practice Management : MPM
|January 28, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Employment at will remains common, but legal restrictions exist. Employers must understand these exceptions and implement cautionary measures to ensure compliance and mitigate risks in employment law.

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Area of Science:

  • Employment Law
  • Human Resources Management

Background:

  • The principle of employment at will is a cornerstone of US labor law.
  • However, numerous legal exceptions and judicial interpretations have qualified this doctrine.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the key restrictions on the employment at will doctrine.
  • To provide actionable cautionary measures for employers.

Main Methods:

  • Review of employment law statutes and case precedents.
  • Analysis of employer best practices for mitigating employment-related risks.

Main Results:

  • Identified common law and statutory exceptions to employment at will, including public policy, implied contract, and good faith exceptions.
  • Highlighted the importance of clear documentation and consistent application of policies.

Conclusions:

  • Employers must proactively manage employment relationships beyond the basic at-will presumption.
  • Implementing specific cautionary measures is crucial for legal compliance and risk management in hiring and termination.

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