Asked by Laken Guzic on Apr 29, 2024

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Employees cannot sue employers for wrongful discharge if the employee was contracted under the employment-at-will doctrine.

Employment-At-Will Doctrine

A legal framework in many U.S. states indicating that employment is voluntary and indefinite for both employers and employees, allowing either party to terminate employment at any time for any reason.

Wrongful Discharge

The unlawful termination of an employee’s contract, violating either labor laws or terms stated within the contract itself.

  • Understand the legislative prerequisites and tenets of fairness pertinent to dismissals, penalizing actions, and rights of employees.
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Zybrea KnightMay 04, 2024
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False
Explanation :
Even under the employment-at-will doctrine, there are exceptions that allow employees to sue for wrongful discharge, such as violations of public policy, implied contracts, or statutory protections.