A practice manager fires a medical assistant and cannot provide a legal reason for the dismissal. This is an example of which of the following:
A. employment-at-will
B. wrongful discharge
C. just cause
D. discrimination
E. public policy
B. wrongful discharge
Wrongful discharge is a concept established by precedent that says an employer risks litigation if he or she does not have just cause (a legal reason) for firing an employee. Discrimination in the workplace is treating employees differently in hiring, firing, work assignments, or other aspects of employment because of personal traits or practices. Discrimination may be a cause of wrongful discharge. Public policy in the context of employment refers to the idea that the employee terminated was acting in the common good by challenging workplace policies.
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