Many employers think they can hide behind an “at-will” policy statement and handle terminations any way they want. This cavalier approach, however, can result in discrimination claims. Most employers are familiar with the “at-will” concept that, simply put, allows employers to terminate employees at any time, for any legal reason, or for no reason at all. Courts generally have upheld the right to terminate at will, but this right does not mean that employers should blithely terminate without giving a reason or without following normal policies and procedures. In fact, if you try to fire an employee by […]