Under the Public Policy Exception to the Termination at Will

question 12

Multiple Choice

Under the public policy exception to the termination at will doctrine, courts have held that ________.

• A) discharge is wrongful when it is against an explicit, well-established law
• B) even in the absence of a written document, an implied contract existed based on representations in the employee handbook
• C) employers should not fire employees without good cause
• D) persistent failure to perform assigned duties or to meet prescribed standards on the job is reason for dismissal

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Definitions:

Iconic Memory

A component of the visual memory system which is a very brief (<1 second) recall of a visual stimulus.

Mental Image

A representation in a person's mind of a sensory experience without the stimulus being present.

Momentary Memory

Refers to the very brief storage of sensory information in the memory system, also known as sensory memory.

Automatically Processed

Information processing that occurs subconsciously and without the need for conscious attention or control.