If an At-Will Employee Is Fired for Refusing to Commit

question 386

True/False

If an at-will employee is fired for refusing to commit an unethical act, the termination may be in violation of public policy.

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Definitions:

Federal Courts

Courts established by the federal government that have jurisdiction over matters specifically granted them by the U.S. Constitution and federal statutes.

Questions of Law

involve issues about the interpretation or application of law, which are typically decided by a judge rather than a jury.

Peremptory Challenge

In a jury trial, the right of the plaintiff and the defendant in jury selection to reject, without stating a reason, a certain number of potential jurors who appear to have an unfavorable bias.

Potential Juror

An individual who is part of a pool from which a jury will be selected, potentially serving in a trial to help reach a verdict.