Unfriendly word from on high

[ratspike]

The Gentleman Op said his contract was "at Will" now I don't know what that means as it is not a term we use in the UK. I assume it means he is what we would call a "contractor" that is not an employee of the company but hired for a task or duration with lesser rights than a true employee, but on higher pay for the uncertainty of employment.

This is how the state of Oregon defines at will employment:
"The common law rule regarding the employer-employee relationship allows the termination of the relationship by either party, without notice and without cause.

Oregon courts have long followed this general rule of "at-will" employment. This means that generally, in the absence of a contract or statute to the contrary, Oregon employers may discharge an employee at any time and for any reason, or for no reason at all."

Under normal circumstances it's not a big deal IMO, but it can make things sketchy if one decides to make noise about policy or push back against the big boss.