At-Will Employment Disclaimer
(Union Employees, Standalone Policy) (IL)

Summary

This template is an at-will employment disclaimer for use in Illinois that is an essential component of a standalone employment policy as it may provide a defense against a current or former employee's claim that the employer breached an express or implied contract of continued employment or wrongfully terminated the employment relationship. This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. For a similar policy for non-union employees, see At-Will Employment Disclaimer (Non-union Employees, Standalone Policy) (IL). This disclaimer applies to union-represented employees. Because the applicable collective bargaining agreement may limit an employer's ability to discipline or terminate a union employee, a disclaimer applicable to union-represented employees must clearly state that an employer may not act in conflict with the collective bargaining agreement. For information on employee handbooks for use in Illinois, see Employee Handbook Review Checklist (IL). For a full listing of key content covering employee handbook considerations, see Employee Handbook Resource Kit.