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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