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When did Michigan become an at-will employment state


In 1980, the Michigan Supreme Court revolutionized this area of law with its decision in Toussaint v Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, 408 Mich 579 (1980). In that case, the court found an employment contract of indefinite duration was enforceable.

Is Michigan an at-will employer state?

In most situations in Michigan, this can be accomplished because the law presumes that all employment relationships are at-will, meaning both the employer and employee are free to terminate the employment relationship at any given time, with or without cause.

Can you quit without notice in Michigan?

Wrongful Termination in Michigan\n\n Any employer that terminates an employee under contract, for discriminatory reasons or for reasons that contradict public policy may face wrongful termination charges in a court of law.