Flem is an employee of Goods, Inc. Flem reports to state officials that Goods, Inc. is illegally dumping waste into a river that runs behind its factory. When Goods, Inc. learns of Flem's report, Goods Inc. fires him. He sues Goods, Inc. for wrongful discharge. With respect to the employment-at-will doctrine, this is

1) an exception based on a union contract

2) an example of the rule of respondeat superior. an example of an employer being allowed to fire an employee for any reason at any time.

3) 4) an exception based on public policy.

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Patsy

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4 May, 23:51

Flem is an employee of Goods, Inc. Flem reports to state officials that Goods, Inc. is illegally dumping waste into a river that runs behind its factory. When Goods, Inc. learns of Flem's report, Goods Inc. fires him. He sues Goods, Inc. for wrongful discharge. With respect to the employment-at-will doctrine, this is

1) an exception based on a union contract

2) an example of the rule of respondeat superior. an example of an employer being allowed to fire an employee for any reason at any time.

3) 4) an exception based on public policy.

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Jerome Sexton · Answer 1

4. An exception based on public policy.

Explanation:

The actions of Flem does not warrant him to be fired by Goods, Inc. because, firing Flem for reporting to the authorities would mean that they are firing him for not being part of their law violation activities, which is against public policy. For this reason, his contract with Goods, Inc. cannot be terminated.

Policies that control the activities of companies and industries are in place to ensure that citizens are not put at risk from the activities. Violation of such policies calls for immediate action and such companies or industries are sanctioned.