A4100.25 At-Will Employment

Operating Standard

Type: Administrative
Responsible: CHRO; Executive Director, Human Resources
Related Policies: B3001, B3003, B3004, A4000, A4100, A4200, A4300, A4400
Linked Operating Standards: 
Related Laws: Title IV, Title VII, FLSA
Related External Standards: None
HLC Criterion: 1C1C The institution provides opportunities for civic engagement in a diverse, multicultural society and globally connected world, as appropriate within its mission and for the constituencies it serves., 2A2A The institution establishes and follows policies and processes to ensure fair and ethical behavior on the part of its governing board, administration, faculty and staff., 5B5B The institution’s resource base supports its educational offerings and its plans for maintaining and strengthening their quality in the future.

 

Statement

Illinois is an “employment at-will” state, meaning that an employer or employee may terminate the relationship at any time, without any reason or cause.   The employer, however, cannot discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, military service, or unfavorable military discharge.  The Board reserves the right, at its sole and exclusive discretion, to change, modify, add to, or decrease job assignments and duties of an Employee of the College to ensure the College functions as the Board desires.

Revised: July 2016

 

Change LogGovernance Unit: Human Resources Council 
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