At-Will Employment Policy
(Non-Union Employees, Employee Handbook Disclaimer) (IL)

Summary

This template is an at-will employment policy for use in Illinois which is an essential policy to include in an employee handbook or manual as it may provide a defense against an employee's claim of breach of contract or wrongful termination by the employer. This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. For a similar policy for union employees, see At-Will Employment Policy (Union Employees, Employee Handbook Disclaimer) (IL). For a full listing of key content that can be used by in-house counsel to develop, revise, and implement a company's employee and third-party-related policies, see In-House Company Policies Resource Kit. 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.