Employment Law

At-Will Employment

/ at-wil em-PLOY-ment /

Definition

Employment terminable by either party at any time without cause.

Used in Context

“At-will employment allows termination for any non-discriminatory reason.”

Etymology

◈ Old English: willa, desire

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