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employment-at-will doctrine in Idaho

5 Idaho opinions name it 1 courts 1990–2009 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Idaho 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Edmondson v. Shearer Lumber Productsgreen
idaho · 2003 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008"In Idaho, the only general exception to the employment at-will doctrine is that an employer may be liable for wrongful discharge when the motivation for discharge contravenes public policy.” Edmondson v. Shearer Lumber Prods., 139 Idaho 172, 176 , 75 P.3d 733, 737 (2003).

2008"In Idaho, the only general exception to the employment at-will doctrine is that an employer may be liable for wrongful discharge when the motivation for discharge contravenes public policy.” Edmondson v. Shearer Lumber Prods., 139 Idaho 172, 176 , 75 P.3d 733, 737 (2003).

11
Sorensen v. Comm Tek, Inc.green
idaho · 1990 · cited in 1 Idaho opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
2 sentences

2004Sorensen v. Comm Tek, Inc., 118 Idaho 664, 668 , 799 P.2d 70, 74 (1990).

2004Sorensen v. Comm Tek, Inc., 118 Idaho 664, 668 , 799 P.2d 70, 74 (1990).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (4)

CaseCitedYears
Mallonee v. State green
idaho · 2004
1 sentence

2009Id.

12009–2009
Crea v. FMC Corporation green
idaho · 2000
2 sentences

2004Crea v. FMC Corporation, 135 Idaho 175 , 16 P.3d 272 (2000).

2004Crea v. FMC Corporation, 135 Idaho 175 , 16 P.3d 272 (2000).

12004–2004
Jackson v. Minidoka Irrigation District green
idaho · 1977
2 sentences

2003MacNeil v. Minidoka Memorial Hosp., supra; Jackson v. Minidoka Irrigation Dist., 98 Idaho 330 , 563 P.2d 54 (1977); Anderson v. Farm Bureau Mut.

2003MacNeil v. Minidoka Memorial Hosp., supra; Jackson v. Minidoka Irrigation Dist., 98 Idaho 330 , 563 P.2d 54 (1977); Anderson v. Farm Bureau Mut.

12003–2003
Metcalf v. Intermountain Gas Co. green
idaho · 1989
2 sentences

1990In Metcalf v. Intermountain Gas Co., 116 Idaho 622 , 778 P.2d 744 (1989), we stated: As the result of numerous decisions of this Court in recent years, it is now settled law in this state that: "Unless an employee is hired pursuant to a contract which specifies the duration of the employment or limits the reasons for which an employee may be discharged, the employment is at the will of either party and the employer may terminate the relationship at any time for any reason without incurring liability.

1990In Metcalf v. Intermountain Gas Co., 116 Idaho 622 , 778 P.2d 744 (1989), we stated: As the result of numerous decisions of this Court in recent years, it is now settled law in this state that: "Unless an employee is hired pursuant to a contract which specifies the duration of the employment or limits the reasons for which an employee may be discharged, the employment is at the will of either party and the employer may terminate the relationship at any time for any reason without incurring liability.

11990–1990

Where else courts name it

OH 249 (1984–2026) TX 138 (1986–2025) VA 47 (1987–2025) TN 45 (1994–2025) IN 37 (1986–2025) MO 37 (1985–2020) KS 36 (1985–2023) NC 33 (1987–2022) PA 30 (1985–2018) CT 28 (1992–2021) OK 27 (1989–2022) AR 26 (1984–2026) IA 23 (1989–2024) MS 22 (1992–2023) AL 21 (1984–2003) WI 21 (1982–2023) WA 19 (1986–2011) NY 18 (1989–2018) NJ 16 (1979–2021) IL 14 (1986–2008) SC 14 (1995–2016) DC 12 (1993–2018) MN 11 (1987–2017) SD 10 (1988–2024) UT 9 (1989–2007) LA 8 (1989–2020) ND 8 (1998–2021) DE 7 (2000–2026) CA 7 (1983–2000) VT 7 (1994–2023) MI 7 (1984–1995) KY 6 (1983–2021) ID 5 (1990–2009) NE 5 (1987–2025) AZ 4 (1980–1990) MA 4 (1993–2016) MD 4 (2003–2015) FL 3 (1986–2004) WY 3 (1990–2009)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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