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Employees at will An employee at will could be fired for a good reason, a a bad reason, or
no reason at all.
Wrongful Discharge Under the doctrine of wrongful discharges, an employer cannot fire a
worker for a reason that violates public policy.
Qualified privilege Employers are liable only for false statements that they know to be false
statements that they know to be false or that are primarily motivated by ill
will.
Whistle blower Someone who discloses wrongdoing.
They receive some protection under both federal and state laws.
Traditional common law rule Traditionally, an employee at will could be fired for a good reason, a bad
reason, or no reason at all. This rule is now modified by common law and
by statute.
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Employment Law PDF:
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Terms in this set (22)
Employees at will An employee at will could be fired for a good reason, a a bad reason, or
no reason at all.
Wrongful Discharge Under the doctrine of wrongful discharges, an employer cannot fire a
worker for a reason that violates public policy.
Qualified privilege Employers are liable only for false statements that they know to be false
statements that they know to be false or that are primarily motivated by ill
will.
Whistle blower Someone who discloses wrongdoing.
They receive some protection under both federal and state laws.
Traditional common law rule Traditionally, an employee at will could be fired for a good reason, a bad
reason, or no reason at all. This rule is now modified by common law and
by statute.
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