At-Will Employment Doctrine

The At-Will Employment Doctrine is a legal principle in many places, particularly in the United States, which means that either an employer or an employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, as long as the reason is not illegal. This allows businesses flexibility in managing their workforce and gives employees the freedom to leave a job whenever they choose. However, it also means that employees may not have guaranteed job security and can be let go without notice or cause.