What is wrongful discharge and under what circumstances does the law prohibit the discharge of a worker?

Answer 1

Wrongful discharge means that an employer may not fire a worker for a reason that violates basic social rights, duties, or responsibilities. Under the principle of wrongful discharge, employers:
• may not discharge an employee for refusing to break the law;
• may not fire an employee for serving on a jury;
• may not discharge a worker for exercising a legal right if that right supports public policy; and
• courts are sometimes willing to protect employees who do the right thing, even if they violate the boss's orders.