When an Employer Fires an Employee in Violation of a Public

question 244

Multiple Choice

When an employer fires an employee in violation of a public policy exception to the presumption of at-will employment, the employee may sue for:

• A) defamation
• B) misrepresentation
• C) wrongful discharge
• D) tortuous employment
• E) none of the other choices

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Definitions:

Cognitive Factor

An element of mental processing that influences understanding, learning, problem-solving, and decision-making.

Delinquency

Behaviors or actions, typically of young people, that violate social norms or laws.

Low Self-control

A tendency to act impulsively without considering the consequences, often leading to risky or undesirable outcomes.

Low Intelligence

Typically refers to significantly below-average cognitive ability, impacting various aspects of life and learning.