at-will employment

A form of employment at will — A traditional principle of law, recognized in some jurisdictions, which holds that, in the absence of a contract to the contrary, an employment relationship can be terminated at any time by the employer or employee, for any reason or for no reason whatever.

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Meanings

nounat-will employment (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of employment at will.
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