Employment At-Will: District of Columbia

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Authors: Stuart R. Buttrick, Taylor L. Haran, Lindsey M. Hogan, Alexander E. Preller, Stacey Smiricky and Aaron T. Vance, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Summary

This guide provides information on the at-will employment doctrine in the District of Columbia, including contractual, statutory and public policy exceptions that can alter the at-will relationship. It also covers tort claims at-will employees can pursue to challenge their termination, such as defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.