Practice point: It is axiomatic in New York that where an employment is for an indefinite term it is presumed to be a hiring at will which may be freely terminated by either party at any time for any reason or for no reason at all.
Students should note that the rule cannot be circumvented by framing the cause of action as tortuous interference with an employment relationship.
Case: Sullivan v. Harnisch, NY Slip Op 09407 (1st Dept. 2010)
Here is the decision.
Tomorrow’s issue: Torts.
