Employment Law

Employment at will time limit of employment not stated. Employer or employee may terminate employment at any time. Except for: unjust dismissal - unfair treatment through:

Public Policy tort Exception cannot be fired for obeying the law or performing an act contrary to the law.

Implied Contract Exception based on promissory estoppel – the employee relied upon the employer’s promise and acted accordingly. Employer fails to honor promise and employee has been harmed. Courts can examine employers documents and records to determine relationship. A disclaimer will uphold an employer’s rights under employment at will

Implied Covenant Exception relationship is fair and honest and neither should cheat one another.

Illegal Discrimination Exception employee cannot be discharged for a reason that is discriminatory Civil Rights Act 1964 Age Discrimination in Employment Act