Which of the Following Is NOT a Legally Defensible Reason

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a legally defensible reason for terminating an employee?

• A) downsizing and/or restructuring of company
• B) increased use of technologies replacing workers
• C) testifying against the company in a legal proceeding
• D) repeated documentation of poor performance
• E) outsourcing and/or offshoring jobs

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