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• Washington is an At-Will State -- Isn't It? ( September 2003 )
  

  Under most circumstances, Washington is an at-will state, but there are exceptions that attorneys who advise employers or employees should be aware of. These exceptions have developed over time and are still evolving.

• California Employers Gain Yet One More Reason for Internal Grievance Policies and Procedures ( June 2003 )
  

  In <i>Palmer v. Regents of the University of California</i>, 107 Cal. App. 4th 899 (2003), a California appellate court recently upheld dismissal of a former employee's whistle blowing claim because the employee had failed to fully avail herself of either of two internal grievance procedures. The employee sought to bring a common law claim for wrongful termination in violation of public policy.

• Worker's Compensation and Wrongful Discharge/Public Policy Claims in Nebraska ( April 2003 )
  

  Nebraska has long adhered to the "employment-at-will" doctrine and has recognized, in many cases, a contract exception to that doctrine. While the Nebraska Supreme Court has declined to adopt a "good faith and fair dealing" exception to the doctrine, the Court has recognized, in a few cases, a public policy exception to the employment-at-will doctrine.

• Virginia Plaintiff Finds New Loophole To Sue Employer For Wrongful Discharge ( October 2000 )
  

  In Virginia, the state of the law regarding wrongful discharge continues to change, as plaintiffs' lawyers have now.

• Employment Law Overview For Colorado ( September 2000 )
  

  While Colorado case law continues to refer to the concept of "employment-at-will" meaning that if there is no agree.

• Employment Law Commentary ( February 2000 )
  

  This article summarizes the Walia v. Aetna, Inc decision whereby a San Francisco Superior Court ruled it is a violation of California public policy to terminate an employee for refusing to sign a non-compete agreement.

• Employment Termination in Pennsylvania ( April 2000 )
  

  Most Pennsylvania employment relationships in the private sector are considered legally to be "at-will" relationship.

• At-Will Employment and Wrongful Discharge ( November 1999 )
  

  In Ohio, non-contract employees work at the will of their employer. This means that an "at-will" employee can be .