Lumpkin v. H & C COMMUNICATIONS, INC.

Once again, this case demonstrates the harshness of the “employment-at-will” doctrine. The material facts here are undisputed. Appellant was employed by KPRC Radio for almost 17 years, ultimately becoming a vice-president and sales manager when, in October 1986, he was fired without warning, explanation, criticism, or good cause. Seventeen years of loyal and competent service deserve more protection from the law than what this archaic, judicially created doctrine has provided — which is nothing.

Other states have judicially adopted in employment relationships the “implied covenant of good…