Will At&T Stop Paying Dividends?

At-will means that an employer can terminate an employee at any time for any reason, except an illegal one, or for no reason without incurring legal liability. ... For example, a contract may provide for a specific term of employment or allow termination for cause only.

Is at will employment legal in UK?

No “at will” employment

The concept of the employment relationship being terminable “at will”; i.e. instantly without notice at the employer's entire discretion, is not recognised in the UK. On the contrary, every UK employee is entitled to prior notice of termination.

What is an at will state?

California's Labor Code contains a presumption that employees are employed at will. This means that either the employer or the employee may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or prior notice.