The fact is that in an "at will" employment relationship, an employer can set the conditions of work much as it sees fit. This includes who to fire, when and why. In fact an employee can be terminated due to an alleged workforce reduction or for any reason or for no reason at all. This is true unless this action violates the terms of a union agreement, employment contract or even company policy itself. Also, such treatment must not have been due to any form of legally actionable discrimination.`