Consider It (Not) A Deal: Whether offering “continued” or “new” employment, an offer for “at-will” employment is insufficient consideration to form a contract

In a recent ruling, the Missouri Court of Appeals stated that “at-will” employment lacks necessary consideration for binding contracts. The decision in Kathryn Jimenez v. Cintas Corporation emphasizes the need for mutual obligations in employment agreements. The court found Jimenez’s arbitration provision unenforceable, as it favored only the employer. Employers should rethink contract strategies to include valid consideration beyond job offers.