At the very least, Garcia argues that the personnel policy constituted an ambiguous contract. Such ambiguity, she contends, makes interpretation of the contract a mixed question of fact and law, leaving the case inappropriate for summary judgment. Employment contracts are presumed to be at will in Wyoming and, absent more, discharge may occur without cause. However, personnel policies or an employee handbook may rebut that presumption, giving employees contractual rights founded upon consideration flowing to the employer in the form of a more orderly, cooperative and loyal work force. Recognition of such implied in fact contracts of employment occasions no need for departure from our usual rules of contract interpretation.
Summary judgment remains appropriate when the contract in question is unambiguous.
Martin v. Farmers Ins. Whether a contract is ambiguous constitutes a question of law. Absent ambiguity, interpretation of implied in fact contracts is a question of law. We search for objective manifestations sufficient to create reasonable reliance by the party claiming benefit. UniWyo's personnel policies constitute a contract and will be read as a whole.