Bill > HB863

This bill, called the "Good Faith in Employment Act," aims to abolish the employment-at-will doctrine and require employers to make employment termination decisions based on good-faith business reasons only. The bill defines key terms such as "constructive discharge," "good faith," and "probationary period." It establishes that employers cannot discharge employees who have completed their probationary period except in good faith, and it provides a remedy through jury trial for employees who are discharged not in good faith. The bill also sets limits on the amount of damages that can be awarded to wrongfully discharged employees based on the size of the employer. Additionally, the bill states that the protections it provides cannot be waived or disclaimed by employees, and employers cannot avoid the act through arbitration agreements or other means.