The employment at will doctrine states that all express employment contracts may be terminated at the will of either party.

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The employment at will doctrine primarily applies to employment relationships without a specific term and allows either the employer or the employee to terminate the relationship at any time, for any reason, as long as it's not illegal. Express employment contracts, on the other hand, specify the terms of employment, including duration and grounds for termination, and thus are not terminable at will in the same manner.

The Employment at Will Doctrine States That All Express Employment