Every employment relationship that does not involve a contract for a stated term (like a contract for one year) is presumed to be “at will.” Employment at will is defined as the ability of either employer and employee to terminate employment for a good reason, bad reason, or no reason at all and at anytime without notice. So, what if you show up at work wearing a Clemson shirt and your supervisor is a Carolina fan and he fires you? Employment at will. You lose. Or what if you are fired for missing a day because your daughter had a 24 hour virus? Employment at will. Or because your supervisor wants to give your job to his golfing buddy or girl friend? Employment at will. Are there exceptions? Yes. But, not many.
