No Fault Employment?

The divorce metaphor bears fruit yet again when it comes to the employment relationship. To this mix I add the concept of "no fault" divorce and the reasons employment ends.

A "no fault" divorce permits a spouse to end a marriage for any reason or no reason at all – its label accurately advertises its results. In fact, in most states, once you satisfy the residency requirements, you can end a marriage surprisingly quickly in the absence of financial or custody disputes. At will employment operates in a similar way.

The Basics of "At Will" Employment

"At will" employment is one of those terms tossed around in courts and at cocktail parties often without a true understanding of its meaning. "At will" employment means that an employer may fire someone at any time and for any reason. And any reason means just that: having no reason, having a good reason, or even having a reason with which someone profoundly disagrees.