Employment laws are always changing, and every change affects HR. It’s your job to keep your organization compliant, and any mistakes can be expensive. In 2023, companies’ average legal spend was a whopping $3.1 million – nearly 30% more than the year before (LegalDive).

HR leaders need to stay on top of ever-changing compliance issues like at-will employment, the DOL’s overtime updates, discrimination laws, and more. This resource can help you get started.

NOTE: This article is not intended to serve as legal advice. If you have specific questions that impact your organization, we recommend that you consult your lawyer or a certified HR professional.

At-Will Employment

In states with at-will employment, an employer can terminate an employee at any time for any reason, except an illegal one, or for no reason without suffering legal liability. Likewise, employees are free to leave a job at any time for any or no reason with no adverse legal consequences.

Even if your state has at-will employment laws, exceptions may apply. For example, some states have public policy exemptions, where an employee can’t be fired for refusing to break a law. Other states have implied contract rules, which can prevent employers from terminating workers without just cause. If you fail to comply with local regulations, you may be at risk for a wrongful termination lawsuit. These laws are extremely nuanced, and HR leaders should do careful research before creating or updating the employee handbook....

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