Thom Refused His Employer's Request to Falsify the Contents of a Report

question 22

Multiple Choice

Thom refused his employer's request to falsify the contents of a report to the Department of Labor.The employer subsequently discharged Thom for insubordination.In his wrongful discharge suit,Thom argued which one of the following exceptions to at-will-employment?

• A)Equal employment
• B)Public policy
• C)Implied contract
• D)Quasi-contractual obligation
• E)Reverse discrimination

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