AT WILL employment
Lorraine recently started working for Golden Hospital in the claims/billing department. Her duties included preparing and submitting Medicare/Medicaid claims for payment. Shortly after being hired Lorraine noticed there were numerous irregularities which were potentially illegal billings to Medicare. When she raised the issue to her supervisor Barry, she was terminated. Lorraine inquired as to the reason and was told that according to the staff handbook all employees are hired At Will; thus, no reason or notice was needed for her termination.

IN a 4 page paper respond to the following:

1. What is AT WILL employment?

2. Are there any exceptions to AT WILL employment?

3. As the director of HR for Golden Hospital what concerns would you have over Lorraine’s termination?

4. Who should be notified about her termination? Why?

5. How would you handle the situation with her supervisor, Barry?

Summarize the employment-at-will doctrine discussed in the text and then evaluate three (3) of the six (6) scenarios described by determining:

a. Whether you can legally fire the employee; include an assessment of any pertinent exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine.
b. The primary action(s) that you should take to limit liability and impact on operations; specify the ethical theory that best supports your decision.

Summarize the employment-at-will doctrine discussed in the text and then evaluate three (3) of the six (6) scenarios described by determining:

a. Whether you can legally fire the employee; include an assessment of any pertinent exceptions to the employment-at-will doctrine.
b. The primary action(s) that you should take to limit liability and impact on operations; specify the ethical theory that best supports your decision.