The employment at-will doctrine, accepted by nearly all 50 states, provides that either party may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason. However, agencies, judges and juries in federal and state courts all expect employers to behave rationally and have a good explanation for their termination decisions. This How To assists an employer with terminating an at-will employee for misconduct.
HR guidance on the process of conducting exit interviews and considerations in preparing for the interview while being mindful of the employer's post-termination interests.