Oakley Is an Employee of Paving Inc

question 68

Multiple Choice

Oakley is an employee of Paving Inc., which is performing a contract for the federal government. Oakley learns that Paving is overcharging for the work. If he publicly reports the fraud, the law may protect him from being fired from his job. With respect to the employment-at-will doctrine, this is

• A) an example of the doctrine.
• B) an exception based on contract theory.
• C) an exception based on public policy.
• D) an exception based on a statute.

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Definitions:

Supplemental Nutrition

Assistance provided to individuals and families to afford nutritionally adequate diets, often through government programs.

Administrative Costs

Expenses associated with the general operation of a business, including costs related to management, legal services, and office supplies, that do not directly contribute to production.

Assistance Program

A government or private program designed to provide financial or other support to individuals or groups in need.

Earned Income

Money received for work performed such as wages, salaries, or professional fees.