The employment contract is sometimes misunderstood by both employees and employers. Drafters of employee manuals, policies, and procedures should be aware that the nature of the at-will employment relationship can be transformed into a binding employment contract by the words and phrases chosen. In this article, the author uses the case of Eric, who sued his employer, Otis Accounting, for wrongful termination, to highlight the legal consequences of employer discharge procedures. The author recommends that prior to drafting employee manuals, it is essential that the drafter obtain legal advice and be well versed in the current law in applicable states. Seasoned drafters of such manuals should be careful to document the "at-will" relationship such that the employer retains discretion to terminate for any lawful reason.