Which of the Following Statements About the Public Policy Exception

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the public policy exception to the employment-at-will rule is false?

• A)It is the most common basis for a wrongful discharge suit.
• B)A plaintiff that satisfies all of the required elements will win the suit,regardless of whether the employer was justified in terminating the plaintiff based on legitimate business reasons.
• C)It has been recognized by over four-fifths of the states.
• D)A plaintiff bringing a wrongful termination suit in contravention of public policy must show that the state has a clear and substantial public policy related to the plaintiff's conduct.