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at-will doctrine in Vermont

7 Vermont opinions name it 1 courts 1985–2015 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Vermont courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Berube v. Fashion Centre, Ltd.green
utah · 1989 · cited in 2 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Thus, as one more recent court — recounting the history of the at-will employment concept — has concluded: “By the arrival of the twentieth century, the at-will doctrine was well-established throughout the United States and served to reinforce turn-of-the-century ideas concerning laissez-faire economics and freedom to contract.” Berube v. Fashion Centre, Ltd., 771 P.2d 1033, 1041 (Utah 1989); see also Bernard v. IMI Sys., Inc., 618 A.2d 338, 343 (N.J. 1993) (noting that, by 1913, most jurisdictions had explicitly adopted at-will employment rule). ¶ 73.

2015Thus, as one more recent court—recounting the history of the at-will employment concept—has concluded: “By the arrival of the twentieth century, the at-will doctrine was well-established throughout the United States and served to reinforce turn-of-the-century ideas concerning laissez-faire economics and freedom to contract.” Berube v. Fashion Centre, Ltd. , 771 P.2d 1033, 1041 (Utah 1989); see also Bernard v. IMI Sys., Inc. , 618 A.2d 338, 343 (N.J. 1993) (noting that, by 1913, most jurisdictions had explicitly adopted at-will employment rule). ¶ 73.

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Bernard v. IMI Systems, Inc.green
nj · 1993 · cited in 2 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015Thus, as one more recent court — recounting the history of the at-will employment concept — has concluded: “By the arrival of the twentieth century, the at-will doctrine was well-established throughout the United States and served to reinforce turn-of-the-century ideas concerning laissez-faire economics and freedom to contract.” Berube v. Fashion Centre, Ltd., 771 P.2d 1033, 1041 (Utah 1989); see also Bernard v. IMI Sys., Inc., 618 A.2d 338, 343 (N.J. 1993) (noting that, by 1913, most jurisdictions had explicitly adopted at-will employment rule). ¶ 73.

2015Thus, as one more recent court—recounting the history of the at-will employment concept—has concluded: “By the arrival of the twentieth century, the at-will doctrine was well-established throughout the United States and served to reinforce turn-of-the-century ideas concerning laissez-faire economics and freedom to contract.” Berube v. Fashion Centre, Ltd. , 771 P.2d 1033, 1041 (Utah 1989); see also Bernard v. IMI Sys., Inc. , 618 A.2d 338, 343 (N.J. 1993) (noting that, by 1913, most jurisdictions had explicitly adopted at-will employment rule). ¶ 73.

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Ross v. Times Mirror, Inc.green
vt · 1995 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002We have previously noted that “disciplinary procedures are not inconsistent or in conflict with the at-will doctrine.” Ross v. Times Mirror, Inc., 164 Vt. 13, 21 , 665 A.2d 580, 585 (1995).

2002We have previously noted that “disciplinary procedures are not inconsistent or in conflict with the at-will doctrine.” Ross v. Times Mirror, Inc., 164 Vt. 13, 21 , 665 A.2d 580, 585 (1995).

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Pierce v. Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp.green
nj · 1980 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996Wagenseller v. Scottsdale Memorial Hosp., 710 P.2d 1025, 1034 (Ariz. 1985); see also Pierce v. Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp., 417 A.2d 505, 513-14 (N.J. 1980) (termination of doctor for refusal to perform research on “controversial” drug which contravened her personal morals not contrary to clear mandate of public policy).

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Wagenseller v. Scottsdale Memorial Hospitalgreen
ariz · 1985 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
1 sentence

1996Wagenseller v. Scottsdale Memorial Hosp., 710 P.2d 1025, 1034 (Ariz. 1985); see also Pierce v. Ortho Pharmaceutical Corp., 417 A.2d 505, 513-14 (N.J. 1980) (termination of doctor for refusal to perform research on “controversial” drug which contravened her personal morals not contrary to clear mandate of public policy).

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Payne v. Rozendaalgreen
vt · 1986 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992Payne v. Rozendaal, 147 Vt. 488, 491 , 520 A.2d 586, 588 (1986); Jones v. Keogh, 137 Vt. 562, 564 , 409 A.2d 581, 582 (1979).

1992Payne v. Rozendaal, 147 Vt. 488, 491 , 520 A.2d 586, 588 (1986); Jones v. Keogh, 137 Vt. 562, 564 , 409 A.2d 581, 582 (1979).

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Jones v. Keoghgreen
vt · 1979 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992Payne v. Rozendaal, 147 Vt. 488, 491 , 520 A.2d 586, 588 (1986); Jones v. Keogh, 137 Vt. 562, 564 , 409 A.2d 581, 582 (1979).

1992Payne v. Rozendaal, 147 Vt. 488, 491 , 520 A.2d 586, 588 (1986); Jones v. Keogh, 137 Vt. 562, 564 , 409 A.2d 581, 582 (1979).

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Pine River State Bank v. Mettillegreen
minn · 1983 · cited in 1 Vermont opinions naming this issue, 1985–1985
1 sentence

1985To so argue “misconstrues the at-will rule, which is only a rule of contract construction, as a rule imposing substantive limits to the formation of a contract.” Pine River State Bank v. Mettille, 333 N.W.2d 622, 628 (Minn. 1983).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Vermont. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
O'Dowd v. City of Boston green
mass · 1889
1 sentence

2015This construction, the court observed, ensured both “the vigor and efficiency of [public] administration” served by the at-will doctrine, while simultaneously discouraging — through the requirement of public disclosure — removals against public policy, i.e., “for a cause for which it could not lawfully be made.” Id.

12015–2015
Sherman v. Rutland Hospital, Inc. green
vt · 1985
2 sentences

1995Sherman, 146 Vt. at 208 , 500 A.2d at 231 .

1995Sherman, 146 Vt. at 208 , 500 A.2d at 231 .

11995–1995

Where else courts name it

PA 69 (1985–2025) TX 43 (1986–2025) DC 26 (1991–2018) UT 22 (1989–2018) CA 22 (1988–2021) WA 21 (1989–2023) AR 20 (1983–2021) OH 19 (1986–2022) NY 17 (1983–2018) OK 17 (1987–2022) ND 16 (1987–2021) MN 14 (1983–2017) AZ 13 (1984–2001) NC 12 (1989–2011) NM 12 (1986–2005) IA 12 (1989–2024) WY 12 (1989–2010) MO 12 (1985–2020) CT 11 (1985–2016) MS 11 (1999–2023) MA 10 (1987–2025) VA 10 (1992–2016) WI 10 (1984–2023) NJ 8 (1985–2002) ID 7 (1988–2015) IN 7 (1997–2019) VT 7 (1985–2015) AL 7 (1987–2008) NV 7 (1984–2022) SD 7 (1988–2024) KY 7 (1998–2022) MD 6 (1995–2015) TN 6 (1997–2011) HI 5 (1982–2008) IL 5 (1990–2025) MI 4 (2009–2022) SC 4 (1984–2013) WV 4 (1996–2022) OR 4 (1989–2006) NE 3 (1983–1988) DE 3 (1996–2022) NH 3 (1988–2015) FL 2 (1989–1993) GA 2 (2004–2018)

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