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8. At-will disclaimers
Shows concise ways to preserve at-will status in offer documents and avoid creating unintended contractual obligations.
Foundations of HR & Employment Law
At-will disclaimers
A clear sentence in offer documents that preserves the employer and employee's ability to end employment at any time, for any lawful reason.
"I don't want an offer letter turning into a binding contract by accident."
An at-will disclaimer is a short clause in offers, handbooks, and policies that explicitly states employment is at-will and that no document or statement creates a guaranteed term of employment.
"I don't want an offer letter turning into a binding contract by accident."
An at-will disclaimer is a short clause in offers, handbooks, and policies that explicitly states employment is at-will and that no document or statement creates a guaranteed term of employment.