Answer the following questions using the question and answer (Q&A) format; in other words, include the original question along with your response.
Within your post, support your responses with information from at least one peer-reviewed/scholarly source (not older than 3-5 years). Use APA guidelines to format your references.
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?
How does the employment-at-will doctrine impact human resources practices in organizations?
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?