Ch 24 Flashcards
1
Q
a common law doctrine under which either party may terminate an employment relationship at any time for any reason, unless a contract specifies otherwise
A
employment at will
2
Q
an employees disclosure to government authorities, upper level managers, or the media that the employer is engaged in unsafe or illegal activities
A
whistleblowing
3
Q
an employers termination of an employees employment in violation of the law or an employment contract
A
wrongful discharge
4
Q
employee can take time off from work for family or medical reasons
A
family medical leave act
5
Q
federal law enables workers to continue health care coverage after jobs have been terminated
A
COBRA
