The Two Way Street of At Will Employment

This episode provides valuable insights into the often misunderstood concept of at-will employment, from the actual power it gives both employers and employees, to the history of how it came to be. Join Paul Edwards and his guest, Divya Pillai, as they discuss the importance of documentation and 1:1s with employees in at-will states. This week, episode 98 of What the Hell Just Happened?! is about the limitations of at-will for employers.

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In this episode of What the Hell Just Happened?!, CEDR CEO and Founder Paul Edwards is joined by Divya Pillai to share the importance of staying compliant with timekeeping errors by employees, and actionable steps you can take to avoid common timekeeping pitfalls.

Paul Edwards and Divya Pillai also discuss:

• Clarity on at-will employment - what it is and what it is not.
• Understanding the limitations and legal aspects of at-will employment that many employers don’t realize.
• Real-world examples of how providing no reason for a termination can cause more damage than providing a reason at termination.

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