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What is the employment-at-will doctrine? Is the employment-at-will doctrine being eroded?

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The employment-at-will doctrine is a condition of employment in which employers can terminate employees at any time, for any reason. The exceptions are those conditions spelled out in legislation that are contained in existing statutes, such as through EEOC and anti discrimination laws. An employer cannot terminate employment based on gender, religious, political or cultural background status.

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