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Advantages and disadvantages of employment-at-will doctrine

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Advantages and disadvantages of employment-at-will doctrine

Whether it comes to firing workers, the Employment at Will theory outlines how employers may
determine when to do so without providing them with a justification or grounds for dismissal.
Particularly concerning is the fact that this form of employment instills dread across the firm since all
workers are unsure of their work schedules. Both the employer and employee have the right to
terminate their engagement anytime, with or without reason and notice. Working at your own pace has
both advantages and disadvantages. This essay outlines some of the disadvantages and advantages of
the employment-at-will doctrine.

Among the advantages of the employment-at-will doctrine are that employees are willing to
adapt to their job hunt. Employees who are unsatisfied with their present employment have the choice
to resign and seek a better-paying career that is more in line with their qualifications. This sort of work
provides opportunities for growth depending on performance. The result is that the more efficient an
individual is, the more likely it is that they will get a raise. It is also unnecessary to draft employment
contracts in this situation. Much emphasis is put on an individual's ability to produce results (Gunawan
et al., 2020). Finally, there are far fewer concerns to deal with, which is advantageous to employers.
Individuals who fail to meet performance expectations may have their job with their company
terminated.

One of the disadvantages of the employment at will doctrine is that employment at will is a slow
hiring process, but it is pretty swift when it comes to termination. As a result, workers are filled with
dread and uncertainty about their future employment prospects once hired. Additionally, businesses
may tend to terminate people for no apparent cause. Firing them has a detrimental impact on the
employee's attitude, and they may believe that the employer is behaving inhumanely toward them.
Generally speaking, allowing employees to correct errors is beneficial (Sony 2020). There is no space for
workers to change their working culture throughout this period of employment for any employees.
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References

Gunawan, S., Ridho, M. R., & Amiludin, A. (2020). PROS AND CONS LAW OF CREATION BASED ON LEGAL
SOCIOLOGY ANALYSIS. Jurnal Hukum Replik, 8(2), 47-58.

Sony, M. (2020). Pros and cons of implementing Industry 4.0 for the organizations: a review and
synthesis of evidence. Production & Manufacturing Research, 8(1), 244-272.