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

Summary

This template is an at-will Employment policy for union-represented employees in Illinois for use in an employee handbook or manual. This template includes practical guidance and drafting notes. 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 a similar policy for non-union employees, see At-Will Employment Policy (Non-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.