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Can personnel policies constitute an employment contract for a period of time?

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Can personnel policies constitute an employment contract for a period of time?

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Yes, however, the employer can defeat such a contract by including a disclaimer in the handbook. Handbooks and other personnel policies that contain at will disclaimers are not likely to be viewed by the Courts as a contract of employment.