Megan was employed by a large company. Her supervisor told her to falsify government reports. She refused and was fired. She sued for wrongful discharge. Her employer claimed that, since Megan was an at-will employee, she had no legal right to claim the company was liable for damages. Is the employer right?

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Greta Molina

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18 September, 19:00

Megan was employed by a large company. Her supervisor told her to falsify government reports. She refused and was fired. She sued for wrongful discharge. Her employer claimed that, since Megan was an at-will employee, she had no legal right to claim the company was liable for damages. Is the employer right?

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Mira Krause · Answer 1

The employer is not right

Explanation:

An at-will employment under US law allows an employer to terminate any an at will - without having to state any reason for the same. The employee will have to leave his position in the company at once.

There is, however, an exception to this law. At-will employees can be fired under any circumstances but not for illegal reasons. If employer is terminating an employee based on illegal reasons such as discrimination based on color or race, or for reporting illegal activity carried out by the company, the employee can sue the employer.

In this case, Megan was terminated as she refused to falsify government reports. It is an illegal activity and she cannot be terminated stating that she was an at-will employee.

So, Megan can sue the employer for wrongful discharge and employer was not right on his part.