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What are the pros and cons of employment-at-will doctrine?

Employment-at-will refers to the employer’s ability to dismiss an employee at any time for any reason.
The employee will then have no leverage against the employer in this situation. As a result of this
arrangement, employers benefit the most because employees tend to work harder and concentrate
more because they are scared of losing their jobs. It goes without saying that employers have the “upper
hand” in this situation because they can fire employees without giving them any reasons or
explanations. On the other hand, employees have the freedom to leave work whenever they want. They
can leave their current job immediately, which is especially useful if they plan to switch careers or
discover a better opportunity that offers more benefits. There will always be a lack of assurance for both
the employer and the employee because the employer can fire the employee at any time, and the
employee can leave on their initiative. This type of work environment is associated with high levels of
uncertainty. If an employer has been attempting or has done wrongful acts against an employee, there
is still a chance that the matter can be brought to the attention of the legal system and dealt with
accordingly.

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