Was it illegal for the supervisor to fire Kolby because Kolby is a fan of science fiction?

A) Yes, under the employment-at-will doctrine, all employees have a contract of employment and cannot be terminated for any reason.
B) Yes, under the employment-at-will doctrine, a contract of employment may not be terminated at will unless both parties agree otherwise.
C) Yes, under the employment-at-will doctrine, a contract of employment may be terminated at will by either party at any time and for any fair reason.
D) No, under the employment-at-will doctrine, a contract of employment may be terminated at will by either party at any time and for any reason.
E) No, under the employment-at-will doctrine, a contract of employment may be terminated at will by either party at any time as long as the reason is legitimate.

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Manal Al amodi · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Under the employment-at-will doctrine, employers can terminate employment for almost any reason, as long as it is not illegal (e.g., discrimination based on protected characteristics). Being fired for liking science fiction does not fall under illegal reasons.

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