A staff nurse who was fired for reporting patient abuse to the appropriate state agency files a whistleblower lawsuit against the former employer
Reasons that the court would use in upholding a valid whistleblower suit claiming retaliation include that the nurse:
a. Had previously reported the complaint, in writing, to hospital administration.
b. Had threatened to give full details of the patient abuse to local media sources.
c. Was discharged after three unsuccessful attempts at progressive discipline had failed.
d. Had organized, before filing the complaint, a work stoppage action by fellow employees.
ANS: A
An employer is unable to fire an employee who, in good faith, reports what is believed to be a violation of a law, rule, or state or federal law.
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