The Employment at Will doctrine, which has been broadly embraced throughout the U.S. since the 19th century, provides in general terms that in the absence of a written contract providing for employment for a limited duration, or subject to specific terms of termination, an employment relationship may be terminated by either party without explanation and without liability.
VA Recognizes a New Employment-Based Tort
Recently, the Virginia Supreme Court considered the breadth of its public policy exception in light of confused and sometimes controversial history.
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