Many states, Alabama included, provide that employees are hired as…

Question Answered step-by-step Many states, Alabama included, provide that employees are hired as… Many states, Alabama included, provide that employees are hired as “at-will” employees unless they are given a contract to the contrary or their employment is subject to a bargaining agreement that states to the contrary. In general terms, “at-will employment” means that an employer can terminate an employee for a good cause, a bad cause, or no cause, but not an illegal cause. In other words, the boss can walk in one morning and say, “A, B, and C. You three are fired. Now leave.” No reason need be given. In fact, in some States, if a reason for termination is given, then the terminated employee is entitled to a “for cause” hearing because being terminated for a reason has an impact on a person’s name, character, or reputation; whereas simply being terminated does not. At-will employment laws put all of the power under the control of the employer. Should the law be changed? Is “at-will” employment wrong or is it still a useful management tool? Business Management Business Law BL 240 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)