Employment At-Will: Pennsylvania
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Authors: Celia M. Joseph and Christin Choi, Fisher Phillips
Summary
This guide provides information on the at-will employment doctrine in Pennsylvania, 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.