Saad was an employee at a chemical company called FGR Inc. He noticed that several of the security personnel at FGR allowed tankers to be filled over the legal limit with highly inflammable gases. Saad gathered ample evidence of such instances and presented it to senior management. A few months later, the company had not acted, and Saad contacted the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Less than a week later, the company fired Saad. Assuming that Saad had not had disciplinary issues and wanted to file a claim alleging he was wrongfully discharged, what would be the strongest basis for his claim?

A) He was disciplined for doing what the law requires.
B) He was disciplined for violating public policy.
C) His dismissal was a result of racial discrimination.
D) His dismissal violated his privacy.
E) The company did not provide proper notification of the layoff.

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Isaac Hastings · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Saad's strongest basis for a claim is that he was disciplined for doing what the law requires, which in this case was reporting unsafe and illegal activities (overfilling tankers with highly inflammable gases) to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. This action is protected under whistleblower laws, which safeguard employees who report illegal or unsafe practices.

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