1. Employment Law

2. 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:

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

4. 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

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

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