As discussed in 9.1, most employment relationships in the US are 'at will' and terminating an employee is often a straightforward process.
However, employers should be aware that US employees are notoriously litigious and the majority of employment-related lawsuits in the US are related to employment termination. It is therefore recommended that employers be fair and transparent in their termination process.
Severance
Unlike many other countries, severance is generally not required in the US, unless agreed to by contract
To continue reading
View the latest version of this document, as well as thousands of others like it, sign in to Tolley+™ Research or register for a free trial
Web page updated on 17 Mar 2025 15:24