Firing a Female Employee with No Formal Contract in a Manner

question 29

Multiple Choice

Firing a female employee with no formal contract in a manner that is contra to the procedures in the employee handbook is an exception to termination under the employment at will concept due to _________________.

• A) terminating employees for discriminatory reasons
• B) the existence of an implied contract
• C) the covenant of good faith and fair dealing
• D) a violation of public policy

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Definitions:

Common Law

A legal system based on customs and court rulings rather than written laws, where the principle of precedent guides future judicial decisions.

Quantum Meruit

A legal principle that one who benefits from another's services in absence of a contract must still compensate the service provider.

As Much

A phrase indicating an equal quantity, degree, or condition.

Deserved

Earned or merited based on actions, behavior, or qualifications.