I have just received an offer for a upper management position and the offer letter states that this position is strictly at will employment. I was just wondering if all professional companies offers at will employment for all positions.
2006-12-26 08:27:41 · 7 answers · asked by PokerFace 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I believe it varies from state to state, but it is really the way the world is working now. Just keep it in mind that you are getting paid for what you did today, not what you have done in the past.
2006-12-26 08:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by thebuffettour 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Every company is different, but the vast majority are using employment at will.......mostly depending on the position level and how badly they want you. Makes it a lot easier to terminate employment (for most any reason) at any time if they decide you are no longer needed or wanted. If you have specialized skills that are highly in demand, counter-offer for an employment contract guaranteeing you certain options for specific performance.
2006-12-26 08:43:20 · answer #2 · answered by domers13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer to your question is NO, not every State is an at-will one. Now just because you might have a job in an at-will State, that doesn't mean they can just fire you for any reason whatsoever. Why not? It simply means that they can terminate your employment for any "legitimate" reason.
Perfect example, let's suppose that you're Hispanic and are hired. Your new boss doesn't particularily like Hispanics, so he decides to simply fire you. Discrimination is totally illegal, and terminating someone on the basis of discrimination can result in a major lawsuit.
2006-12-26 08:44:14 · answer #3 · answered by msoexpert 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some states are 'at will' states as far as employment goes. I live in WI and used to work in IL. At Will ... means that the employer can dump you for whatever reason, with the exception of course, of certain things. Like, various descrimination issues, legal issues. Covers their butts for many reasons for firing that might not be considered descrimination.
2006-12-26 08:36:24 · answer #4 · answered by Suzan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience, at-will employment is standard in all states (and legal) but is rare at the higher echelons you describe. Ask around tactfully - perhaps of a colleague at a similiar level - to see if at-will is standard for your position. If not, perhaps you can re-negotiate for a contract. Good Luck...
2006-12-26 08:39:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the state law. here in colorado, it's at will employment as well. however, most employers wont just randomly fire people for no reason...they're afraid of lawsuits.
2006-12-26 08:37:47 · answer #6 · answered by so4reelz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
id say so they need some one to leave to take up the spot that has been vacated
2006-12-26 08:35:02 · answer #7 · answered by luckydo6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋