The Worker has been an employee of the Regional Hospital for the last five years. He recently he terminated his employment. The reason for termination was: inability to follow instructions. However, the Regional Hospital has adopted an "employment at will" policy. So he does not have to provide any reason for the termination. However, Mr. Worker was very angry with his termination ... so upset that he went to the media with his story.

a) You work for the Human Resources Department at the Regional Hospital. The hospital attorney is preparing for the press conference regarding the termination of Mr. Worker. In an effort to assist the attorney, he drafts a document listing reasons justifying termination of "employment at will" for the hospital. What would be the reasons to support this policy?

b) Now you work for an advocacy group that has decided to help Mr. Worker. Has a press conference in response to the Regional Hospital press conference.

What defects are found in the position of the hospital? Why is "employment at will" not appropriate for the medical practice / industry?

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