This means an employee or an employer can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause.
1. Employees in the public sector.
2. Union members or those covered by a collective bargaining agreement stating that the at-will rule does not apply.
3. Some employer actions overcome the presumption of at-will employment.
4. Employees with written employment contracts requiring “good cause” for termination.
It violates state or federal anti-discrimination laws
It is in retaliation for making a discrimination or harassment claim
It is in retaliation for an employee reporting workplace safety violations
It is retaliation to a request for payment of due wages, overtime, or commissions
It is retaliation to an employee reporting any other illegal acts by an employer or its managers, employees, or agents
Firing an employee who reported workplace discrimination or harassment
Firing an employee who resisted sexual harassment, or protested inappropriate behavior
Firing an employee for requesting medical leave Firing an employee who requests legally-required meal or rest breaks
Firing an employee who used company sick leave Firing an employee who requested medical leave to care for a serious health condition, a sick loved one or newborn baby
Document everything, including any illegal activity you witnessed.
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Obtain records like evaluations, timecards, pay stubs or emails.
Fully cooperate with any investigation
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Get contact information for any employees, vendors or customers who witnessed the illegal behavior.