The HR Verdict

Did You Know? At-Will Employment


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In this quick Did You Know? segment, Renee unpacks one of the most misunderstood concepts in employment law — at-will employment.


While many employers believe “at-will” means they can terminate an employee for any reason, the truth is more complex. 🚫

Renee breaks down what at-will really means, the exceptions that could land employers in hot water, and how to avoid costly missteps through documentation, consistency, and HR training.


You’ll learn:

  • What “at-will” actually protects (and what it doesn’t)
  • The three biggest myths about at-will employment
  • When “at-will” stops being a defense — and starts being a liability
  • Why “because we can” is never a strategic HR answer

Whether you’re a small business owner, HR leader, or people manager, this quick episode will reshape how you think about at-will employment and compliance.

💡 Because knowing the law is good — but understanding it strategically is bette

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The HR VerdictBy The HR Boutique | Founder & Chief HR Consultant, Renee Trotman, MJ-LEL, SPHR,CEC