What Occurs When an Employee Is Fired for Reporting Illegal

question 41

Multiple Choice

What occurs when an employee is fired for reporting illegal activities by the employer as required by federal or state law?

• A) Contract violation
• B) Public-policy violation
• C) Illegal termination
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

19th Century

The period from January 1, 1801, to December 31, 1900, characterized by major social, economic, and technological changes.

Public Policy

Public policy consists of the system of laws, regulatory measures, courses of action, and funding priorities by a governmental entity or its representatives.

Government Outsourcing

The practice of government agencies contracting external organizations or companies to provide services or perform tasks that were previously done by public employees.

Human Services

Human services is a field focused on meeting human needs through an interdisciplinary knowledge base, focusing on prevention as well as remediation of problems, and maintaining a commitment to improving the overall quality of life of service populations.