Landscaping Company offers Mike a job, representing that it will be long term. Mike accepts but is laid off shortly thereafter and successfully sues the employer for fraud. With respect to the employment-at-will doctrine, this is

a. an exception based on contract theory.

b. an example of the doctrine.

c. an exception based on public policy.

d. an exception based on a tort theory.

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Alexandria Conley

Social Studies

18 January, 10:21

Landscaping Company offers Mike a job, representing that it will be long term. Mike accepts but is laid off shortly thereafter and successfully sues the employer for fraud. With respect to the employment-at-will doctrine, this is

a. an exception based on contract theory.

b. an example of the doctrine.

c. an exception based on public policy.

d. an exception based on a tort theory.

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Layla Vance · Answer 1

Answer: d) an exception based on a tort theory.

Explanation:

Tort law states about the legal wrong that is done by someone. In case of termination of employment as per employment-at-will, tort law's exception states that it can cause legal action towards the termination of employment relationship, misrepresentation of job offer etc.

According to the question, Mike's situation is related with the tort law's exception regarding employment-at-will. As he was fraud captivated towards the job and got terminated in short while. Thus, legal action against Landscaping company can take place.

Other options are incorrect because contract theory, theory of doctrine and policy of public does not deal with employment fraud. Thus, the correct option is option (d).