Which of the following is least likely to make an employer liable for unjust dismissal or wrongful discharge under the public policy exception to the employment at will doctrine?

A) Firing an employee for his refusal to work on a contract to manufacture weapons because of his religious convictions.
B) Firing an employee for his refusal to commit perjury in a $1,000,000 product liability suit against the firm.
C) Firing a middle-level manager for refusing to violate Title VII by denying a promotion to a black subordinate.
D) Firing an employee for filing a workers' compensation claim against the employer.

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  For an employer to be liable for unjust dismissal or wrongful discharge under the public policy exception to the employment at will doctrine,most courts limit public policy to the policies furthered by existing laws such as constitutional provisions,statutes,and perhaps administrative regulations and common law rules.Therefore,if an employee was fired by his employer for his refusal to work on a contract to manufacture weapons due to his religious convictions,the employer is not likely to be liable for unjust dismissal under the public policy exception to the employment at will doctrine.

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