H. Employment Contracts

Question 1

What is the employment-at-will doctrine?*

Answer 1

1) Indefinite term employment
2) May be freely terminated by EITHER party
3) For any/NO reason

Question 2

What are the exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine?*

Answer 2

Written policy

1) Written policy that limits Employer’s right to discharge
2) Employer made aware of policy
3) Employee detrimentally relied on policy in entering contract

Employer’s implied duty of good faith

• Limits Employer’s right to discharge
• ONLY legal profession