Are there exceptions to employment at-will?
Yes, as set forth below: Contract. If you and your employer signed an employment contract, it may contain language that says your employer can only fire you “for cause” (i.e., a good reason). Additionally, if your employer made an oral or written statement (including pre-employment statements) that tends to limit its right to fire you at any time for any reason, a court may find that your employer had a contractual obligation to refrain from terminating you without a good reason. Employee Handbooks/Policies. Employee handbooks, manuals, and policies often contain provisions that limit an employer’s ability to terminate employees. For example, an employee handbook may set forth a discipline procedure that the employer must institute prior to termination. Review your employee handbook to determine your rights. Union Agreements. If you are a union employee, your union may have entered into a collective bargaining agreement with your employer that lays out the circumstances under which you
