“Employment at will” may be one of the most familiar concepts in employment law, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. While employers generally have broad discretion to make employment decisions, that discretion comes with important legal boundaries. Discrimination and retaliation laws, protected leave and activity, public-policy exceptions, employment agreements, handbook provisions, and other protections can quickly move a seemingly straightforward decision out of bounds. In the next installment in the complimentary First Friday Webinar series, the employment and labor law attorneys at Rembolt Ludtke will break down what employment at will really means, examine the many exceptions to the rule, and identify the situations where HR professionals and managers should think twice before making the call. Join us at 11:00 a.m. CT on Friday, September 4, 2026.
