At Will Employment

Wrongful Termination Claims: At-Will Employment, Protected-Class Carveouts, and EEOC Charge Filing

Most U.S. workers are at-will, which means termination without reason is generally legal. Wrongful termination claims live in the carveouts: protected-class discrimination, retaliation, and specific federal and state statutes. This guide explains those boundaries and the EEOC charge process.