Courts today often determine that an at-will employee's firing was a violation of an implied employment contract term.

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This is true. While most employees in the United States are considered "at-will" and can be fired for any reason, courts have recognized that certain circumstances can create an implied contract between the employer and employee, such as promises made in an employee handbook or consistent performance evaluations. If an employer violates this implied contract by firing the employee for reasons outside of the agreed-upon terms, it can be considered a breach of contract and the employee may have grounds for legal action.

Courts Today Often Determine That an At-Will Employee's Firing Was