Asked by Konner Powers on May 05, 2024

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Liz refuses her employer's request to falsify the contents of a report to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) . The employer subsequently discharges Liz for "not following orders." Identify the exception to the employment-at-will doctrine that Liz is likely to choose when she files a wrongful discharge suit.

A) equal employment
B) public policy
C) implied contract
D) reverse discrimination
E) affirmative action

Employment-At-Will Doctrine

The Employment-At-Will Doctrine is a legal principle in the United States that allows either the employer or the employee to terminate employment at any time, for any reason, or for no reason at all, with a few exceptions.

Equal Employment

Policies and practices designed to prevent discrimination against employees or job applicants based on race, gender, age, religion, or other non-merit factors.

  • Recognize the legal aspects and exceptions of the employment-at-will doctrine.
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Nh?t Tr??ng Nguy?nMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Liz is likely to choose the public policy exception to the employment-at-will doctrine because she was fired for refusing to engage in illegal activity (falsifying a report to the EEOC), which goes against public policy.