employment at will

Noun

Meaning

employment at will (uncountable)

(law) A traditional principle of law, recognized in some jurisdictions, which holds that, in the absence of a contract to the contrary, an employment relationship can be terminated at any time by the employer or employee, for any reason or for no reason whatever.

employment-at-will (uncountable)

Alternative form of employment at will

Alternative names

employment-at-will

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