At-will employment is a unique feature of American capitalism, and one that is virtually unheard of in European countries. In fact, in countries such as France, Germany, and Japan, there is a reasonable expectation by workers of virtual lifetime employment in many industries. What are the major elements of the employment-at-will doctrine? 2.How does the employment-at-will doctrine impact human resources practices in organizations? 3.Obviously, unions and many employees are not in favor of employment-at-will. How can employment-at-will be modified to offer flexibility to management yet offer more security to employees?