Clark v. America's First Credit Union

Phillip E. Clark appeals from a summary judgment for America's First Credit Union ("AFCU") on his claim of breach of contract and defamation. We affirm.

In February 1984, Clark was hired by AFCU as a collections clerk in its Anniston branch office. Upon his employment, Clark received an employment manual that outlined AFCU's employment policies and procedures on such matters as working hours, work etiquette, job appraisals, termination of employment, and fringe benefits. The preface to the manual stated: "The Credit Union reserves the right to modify, alter or discontinue any policies which no…