(A) Public employment is based on the “at-will” doctrine. “At-will” employment means any individual may voluntarily leave employment or may be terminated by the town at any time with or without cause. Any change to this policy will be effective only if set forth in writing and signed by both the employee and the supervisor.
(B) This policy may not be modified by any statements contained in this manual or any other employee materials, including applications, memoranda, or other documents provided to applicants and employees in connection with their employment. None of these documents whether single or combined, create an expressed or implied contract of employment for a definite period, or an express or implied contract concerning any terms or conditions of employment. Similarly, town policies and practices with respect to any matter should not be considered as creating any contractual obligation on the town’s part or as stating in any way that termination will occur only “for cause”. Statements of specific grounds for termination set forth in this subchapter or in any other town documents are examples only, not all-inclusive lists, and are not intended to restrict the town’s right to terminate at-will.
(C) Completion of a probationary period or conferral of regular status does not change an employee’s status as an at-will employee or in any way restrict the town’s right to terminate the employee or change the terms or conditions of employment.